ZIP 12022 · Rensselaer County
Berlin, NY Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12022, Berlin, New York averages $1,304/yr.
- 37.6%
- Loss ratio
- #701 of 1530
- New York rank
- 11
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Berlin, NY (ZIP 12022) runs $1,304/yr on average: the 31st percentile nationally and 27% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.
- $1,304
- Avg premium (2022)
- -27%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- -4.8%
- since 2018
- 31st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
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Where ZIP 12022's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$1,304 Lower than most lower than 69% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 12022 (Berlin, NY)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12022 (Berlin, NY) at $1,304 per year for 2022 across approximately 11 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 31st national percentile. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 31% below, ranking #701 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is North Hudson (ZIP 12855) at $1,305, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 37.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12022. About 0.54% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $90,600.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12022 costs have fallen 4.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,304 to a high of $1,380, an annualized rate of -1.2% per year.
High-band NRI for ZIP 12022's county (Rensselaer): score 82.2, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Tornado. That is #22 of 62 New York counties and the 82nd national percentile (18% above the 69.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 34.9 · Community Resilience 87.1. 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 12022 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 12022, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,369 | - |
| 2019 | $1,377 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | $1,380 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $1,339 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | $1,304 | -2.6% |
Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 12022, 2018-2022
Similar ZIP Codes in New York
These New York ZIP codes carry similar average premiums to 12022.
One of 1,529 ZIP codes with premium data in New York, 9 are shown here.
Elevated FEMA NRI in Rensselaer County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12022 via FIPS 36083. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 34.9 · Community Resilience 87.1
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Flooding
- Relatively Moderate
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Hurricane
- Relatively Low
- Tornado
- Relatively Moderate
- Hail
- Relatively Moderate
- Winter weather
- Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New York NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Nationwide insurance peers outside New York for ZIP 12022
ZIP 12022's county NRI is 82.2 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New York containment.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,304/yr here).
Background guides for ZIP 12022
Compare ZIP 12022, New York, and national rankings
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
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What to do with ZIP 12022
This ZIP's premiums run at the 31st national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
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