ZIP 11789 · Suffolk County

Sound Beach, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11789, Sound Beach, New York.

20.6%
Loss ratio
0.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#409 of 1530
New York rank
1,791
Policies

The verdict

At $1,999/yr, Sound Beach, NY (ZIP 11789) sits in the 75th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 13% above the U.S. average.

$1,999
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,999/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $13,188
Nonrenewal Rate
0.19%
+12.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11789 (Sound Beach, NY)

ZIP 11789 (Sound Beach, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,999 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,791 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (above), ranking #409 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Crompond (ZIP 10517) at $2,000, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 11789 shows a 20.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.12% of policies in ZIP 11789 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,188. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.19% in this ZIP, a rise of 12.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 11789 premiums risen 1.3%, spanning $1,940 to $1,999 (five-year average: $1,972), an annualized rate of +0.3% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 11789 Compares

vs National Average
$1,999 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs New York Average
$1,999 vs $1,896
5% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11789, 2018–2022

$1,920$1,940$1,960$1,980$2,000$2,020 20182019202020212022 $1,999
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11789.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,974 -
2019 $1,940 -1.7%
2020 $1,947 +0.4%
2021 $1,998 +2.7%
2022 $1,999 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,972
Premium Range
$1,940 - $1,999
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11789

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 11789?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 11789 (Sound Beach, NY) averages $1,999 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #409 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sound Beach, NY?
In ZIP 11789, insurers report a 20.6% loss ratio, a 3.12% claims frequency, and a 0.19% nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11789 compared to the national average?
At $1,999/yr, ZIP 11789 runs 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11789?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11789 is 0.19%, a rise of 12.9% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11789 over 5 years?
ZIP 11789 premiums spanned $1,940 to $1,999 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,972. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 11789 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 11789 has an average premium of $1,999/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average, ranking #409 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.