ZIP 12159 · Albany County

Slingerlands, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12159, Slingerlands, New York.

65.1%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#614 of 1530
New York rank
216
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Slingerlands, NY (ZIP 12159) runs $1,457/yr on average: the 43rd percentile nationally and 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,457
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,457/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.91%
Avg severity: $24,272
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
+58.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12159 (Slingerlands, NY)

ZIP 12159 (Slingerlands, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,457 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 216 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #614 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Johnson (ZIP 10933) at $1,457, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12159 shows a 65.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.91% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,272. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.28% in this ZIP, a rise of 58.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12159 premiums risen 0.8%, spanning $1,446 to $1,468 (five-year average: $1,453), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 12159 Compares

vs National Average
$1,457 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,457 vs $1,896
23% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12159, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,445$1,450$1,455$1,460$1,465$1,470 20182019202020212022 $1,457
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12159.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,446 -
2019 $1,468 +1.5%
2020 $1,446 -1.5%
2021 $1,450 +0.3%
2022 $1,457 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,453
Premium Range
$1,446 - $1,468
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12159

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

  • Compare ZIP 12159 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 12159?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #614 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12159 (Slingerlands, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,457 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Slingerlands, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12159: claims frequency (3.91%), loss ratio (65.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12159 compared to the national average?
At $1,457/yr, ZIP 12159 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12159?
Insurers decline to renew 0.28% of policies in ZIP 12159 in New York, a rise of 58.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12159 over 5 years?
ZIP 12159 premiums spanned $1,446 to $1,468 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,453. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 12159 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12159 averages $1,457/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #614 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.