ZIP 12047 · Albany County

Cohoes, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12047, Cohoes, New York.

29.8%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#1035 of 1530
New York rank
859
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cohoes, NY (ZIP 12047) runs $1,052/yr on average: the 11th percentile nationally and 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,052
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,052/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $10,378
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-60.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12047 (Cohoes, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12047 (Cohoes, NY) pay an average of $1,052 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 859 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12047 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 45% below that figure, ranking #1035 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Norwood (ZIP 13668) at $1,052, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12047 shows a 29.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.02% of policies in ZIP 12047 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,378. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.23% in this ZIP, a drop of 60.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.3% through 2022, ranging $1,009 to $1,052 with a 5-year average of $1,032, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 12047 Compares

vs National Average
$1,052 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,052 vs $1,896
45% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12047, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,052
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12047.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,009 -
2019 $1,022 +1.3%
2020 $1,039 +1.6%
2021 $1,040 +0.1%
2022 $1,052 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,032
Premium Range
$1,009 - $1,052
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12047

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

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 12047?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12047 (Cohoes, NY) is comparatively affordable at $1,052 per year as of 2022, just the 11th percentile nationally, #1035 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cohoes, NY?
In ZIP 12047, insurers report a 29.8% loss ratio, a 3.02% claims frequency, and a 0.23% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12047 compared to the national average?
At $1,052/yr, ZIP 12047 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12047?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12047 is 0.23%, a drop of 60.6% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12047 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12047 have ranged from $1,009 to $1,052, with a 5-year average of $1,032. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 12047 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12047 averages $1,052/yr, 45% below that figure, ranking #1035 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.