ZIP 12189 · Albany County

Watervliet, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12189, Watervliet, New York.

82.9%
Loss ratio
0.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#987 of 1530
New York rank
1,064
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Watervliet, NY (ZIP 12189) runs $1,072/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,072
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,072/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
82.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $30,905
Nonrenewal Rate
0.27%
-35.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12189 (Watervliet, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12189 (Watervliet, NY) runs $1,072 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,064 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 43% below that figure, ranking #987 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Sauquoit (ZIP 13456) at $1,072, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12189 shows a 82.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,905. Insurers decline to renew 0.27% of policies in ZIP 12189 at expiration, a drop of 35.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12189 have risen by 1.3%, ranging from $1,059 to $1,090 with a five-year average of $1,073, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 12189 Compares

vs National Average
$1,072 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,072 vs $1,896
43% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12189, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,072
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12189.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,059 -
2019 $1,062 +0.3%
2020 $1,081 +1.8%
2021 $1,090 +0.8%
2022 $1,072 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,073
Premium Range
$1,059 - $1,090
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12189

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

  • Compare ZIP 12189 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 12189?
ZIP 12189 (Watervliet, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,072 per year, #987 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Watervliet, NY?
In ZIP 12189, insurers report a 82.9% loss ratio, a 2.88% claims frequency, and a 0.27% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12189 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12189 premiums of $1,072/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12189?
Insurers decline to renew 0.27% of policies in ZIP 12189 in New York, a drop of 35.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12189 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12189 have ranged from $1,059 to $1,090, with a 5-year average of $1,073. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 12189 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12189 runs 43% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,072/yr), ranking #987 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.