ZIP 12158 · Albany County

Selkirk, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12158, Selkirk, New York.

28.2%
Loss ratio
0.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#930 of 1530
New York rank
79
Policies

The verdict

At $1,103/yr, Selkirk, NY (ZIP 12158) sits in the 15th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,103
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,103/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.85%
Avg severity: $10,917
Nonrenewal Rate
0.24%
-53.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12158 (Selkirk, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12158 (Selkirk, NY) at $1,103 per year for 2022 across approximately 79 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12158 in the 15th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 42% below that figure, ranking #930 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Fort Plain (ZIP 13339) at $1,102, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12158. 2.85% of policies in ZIP 12158 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,917. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.24%, a drop of 53.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12158 have risen by 2.3%, ranging from $1,078 to $1,118 with a five-year average of $1,104, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 12158 Compares

vs National Average
$1,103 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,103 vs $1,896
42% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12158, 2018–2022

$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,103
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12158.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,078 -
2019 $1,118 +3.7%
2020 $1,112 -0.5%
2021 $1,109 -0.3%
2022 $1,103 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,104
Premium Range
$1,078 - $1,118
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12158

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 12158?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12158 (Selkirk, NY) is comparatively affordable at $1,103 per year as of 2022, just the 15th percentile nationally, #930 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Selkirk, NY?
In ZIP 12158, insurers report a 28.2% loss ratio, a 2.85% claims frequency, and a 0.24% nonrenewal rate, the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12158 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12158 premiums of $1,103/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12158?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12158 is 0.24%, a drop of 53.4% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12158 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12158 runs $1,078-$1,118 (5-year average $1,104). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 12158 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12158 runs 42% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,103/yr), ranking #930 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.