ZIP 12008 · Schenectady County

Alplaus, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12008, Alplaus, New York averages $1,039/yr.

24.8%
Loss ratio
#1063 of 1530
New York rank
230
Policies

The verdict

Alplaus, NY (ZIP 12008) averages $1,039/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,039
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+1.4%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
67/100
12008 - Alplaus, NY

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$1,039/yr
Avg premium, 90th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
71.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
88.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 12008's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,039 Among the lowest lower than 90% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,039/yr
Below-median premium
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.15%
Avg severity: $5,002
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12008 (Alplaus, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12008 (Alplaus, NY) at $1,039 per year for 2022 across approximately 230 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12008 in the 10th percentile, 41% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 45% below that figure, ranking #1063 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Genoa (ZIP 13071) at $1,039, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,002.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12008 costs have risen 1.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,024 to a high of $1,066, an annualized rate of +0.3% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 12008's county (Schenectady): score 71.3, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. That is #31 of 62 New York counties and the 71st national percentile (3% above the 69.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 29.4 · Community Resilience 88.0. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 12008 Compares

vs National Average
$1,039 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,039 vs $1,896
45% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12008, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070 20182019202020212022 $1,039
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12008.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,025 -
2019 $1,024 -0.2%
2020 $1,050 +2.6%
2021 $1,066 +1.5%
2022 $1,039 -2.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 12008, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,041
Premium Range
$1,024 - $1,066
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Schenectady County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12008 via FIPS 36093. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
71.3
Relatively Low · 71st national percentile
In-state county rank
#31
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,804,505

Social Vulnerability Index 29.4 · Community Resilience 88.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New York NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Schenectady County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 12008: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New York. County hazard context (Schenectady, NRI 71.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,039/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 12008?
ZIP 12008 (Alplaus, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,039 per year, #1063 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alplaus, NY?
In ZIP 12008, insurers report a 24.8% loss ratio, a 5.15% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12008 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12008 premiums of $1,039/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12008?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12008 is N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12008 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12008 have ranged from $1,024 to $1,066, with a 5-year average of $1,041. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 12008 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12008 has an average premium of $1,039/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 45% below the state average, ranking #1063 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 12008?
County NRI 71.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 12008 via Schenectady County FIPS 36093. In-state rank #31 of 62; national percentile 71st; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 12008

This ZIP's premiums run at the 10th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.