ZIP 12028 · Rensselaer County

Buskirk, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12028, Buskirk, New York.

6.8%
Loss ratio
#777 of 1530
New York rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Buskirk, NY (ZIP 12028) runs $1,207/yr on average: the 24th percentile nationally and 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,207
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-11.3%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,207/yr
-11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.48%
Avg severity: $5,517
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12028 (Buskirk, NY)

ZIP 12028 (Buskirk, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,207 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 36% (below), ranking #777 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Schenectady (ZIP 12307) at $1,207, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,517.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12028 have fallen by 11.3%, ranging from $1,207 to $1,361 with a five-year average of $1,265, an annualized rate of -2.9% 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 12028 Compares

vs National Average
$1,207 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,207 vs $1,896
36% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12028, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,207
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12028.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,361 -
2019 $1,254 -7.8%
2020 $1,230 -1.9%
2021 $1,273 +3.6%
2022 $1,207 -5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,265
Premium Range
$1,207 - $1,361
Annual Change Rate
-2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12028

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 12028 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how New York compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 12028?
At the 24th percentile nationally, #777 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12028 (Buskirk, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,207 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buskirk, NY?
In ZIP 12028, insurers report a 6.8% loss ratio, a 1.48% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12028 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12028 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,207/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12028?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12028 is N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12028 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12028 have ranged from $1,207 to $1,361, with a 5-year average of $1,265. The annualized change rate is -2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 12028 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12028 runs 36% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,207/yr), ranking #777 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.