ZIP 11956 · Suffolk County

New Suffolk, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11956, New Suffolk, New York.

6.7%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#54 of 1530
New York rank
106
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in New Suffolk, NY (ZIP 11956) runs $6,022/yr on average: the 99th percentile nationally and 239% above the U.S. average.

$6,022
Avg premium (2022)
+239%
vs U.S. average
+12.5%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$6,022/yr
+12.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $13,984
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11956 (New Suffolk, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 11956 (New Suffolk, NY) runs $6,022 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 106 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 11956 comes in 239% above, the 99th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 218% (above), ranking #54 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Cold Spring Harbor (ZIP 11724) at $6,056, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 11956 is 6.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,984. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.96%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 11956 have risen by 12.5%, ranging from $4,882 to $6,022 with a five-year average of $5,339, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 11956 Compares

vs National Average
$6,022 vs $1,776
239% above national avg
vs New York Average
$6,022 vs $1,896
218% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11956, 2018–2022

$4,500$5,000$5,500$6,000$6,500 20182019202020212022 $6,022
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11956.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $5,353 -
2019 $4,882 -8.8%
2020 $5,074 +3.9%
2021 $5,362 +5.7%
2022 $6,022 +12.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,339
Premium Range
$4,882 - $6,022
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11956

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 11956 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • New York's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New York overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 11956?
ZIP 11956 (New Suffolk, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $6,022 per year as of 2022, in the 99th percentile nationally, #54 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Suffolk, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 11956: a claims frequency of 2.88%, a loss ratio of 6.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.96%, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11956 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 11956 lands in the 99th percentile: its $6,022/yr average is 239% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11956?
Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 11956 in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11956 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 11956 runs $4,882-$6,022 (5-year average $5,339). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 11956 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 11956 has an average premium of $6,022/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 218% above the state average, ranking #54 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.