ZIP 12147 · Albany County

Rensselaerville, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12147, Rensselaerville, New York.

8.8%
Loss ratio
#543 of 1530
New York rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,602/yr, Rensselaerville, NY (ZIP 12147) sits in the 54th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,602
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,602/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.41%
Avg severity: $4,128
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12147 (Rensselaerville, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12147 (Rensselaerville, NY) at $1,602 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12147 in the 54th percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 12147 is 16% below, ranking #543 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Kinderhook (ZIP 12106) at $1,603, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12147 shows a 8.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,128.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12147 premiums risen 7.0%, spanning $1,497 to $1,709 (five-year average: $1,599), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 12147 Compares

vs National Average
$1,602 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,602 vs $1,896
16% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12147, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,602
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12147.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,497 -
2019 $1,586 +6.0%
2020 $1,709 +7.7%
2021 $1,600 -6.4%
2022 $1,602 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,599
Premium Range
$1,497 - $1,709
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12147

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 12147 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 12147?
ZIP 12147 (Rensselaerville, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,602 per year as of 2022 (54th percentile, #543 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rensselaerville, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12147: claims frequency (3.41%), loss ratio (8.8%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12147 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12147 lands in the 54th percentile: its $1,602/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12147?
ZIP 12147 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12147 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12147 have ranged from $1,497 to $1,709, with a 5-year average of $1,599. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 12147 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12147 averages $1,602/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #543 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.