ZIP 12165 · Columbia County

Spencertown, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12165, Spencertown, New York.

27.2%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#185 of 1530
New York rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $2,775/yr, Spencertown, NY (ZIP 12165) sits in the 93rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 56% above the U.S. average.

$2,775
Avg premium (2022)
+56%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,775/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.21%
Avg severity: $17,897
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
+13.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12165 (Spencertown, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12165 (Spencertown, NY) runs $2,775 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12165 comes in 56% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 46% above that figure, ranking #185 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Brooklyn (ZIP 11224) at $2,774, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.21%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,897. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.05%, a rise of 13.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.6% through 2022, ranging $2,698 to $2,775 with a 5-year average of $2,731, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 12165 Compares

vs National Average
$2,775 vs $1,776
56% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,775 vs $1,896
46% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12165, 2018–2022

$2,680$2,700$2,720$2,740$2,760$2,780 20182019202020212022 $2,775
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12165.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,730 -
2019 $2,728 -0.1%
2020 $2,698 -1.1%
2021 $2,726 +1.0%
2022 $2,775 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,731
Premium Range
$2,698 - $2,775
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12165

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 12165?
ZIP 12165 (Spencertown, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,775 per year as of 2022, in the 93rd percentile nationally, #185 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spencertown, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12165: claims frequency (4.21%), loss ratio (27.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.05%), together placing this ZIP at the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12165 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12165 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,775/yr average is 56% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12165?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12165 is 1.05%, a rise of 13.7% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12165 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12165 have ranged from $2,698 to $2,775, with a 5-year average of $2,731. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 12165 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12165 averages $2,775/yr, 46% above that figure, ranking #185 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.