ZIP 12196 · Rensselaer County

West Sand Lake, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12196, West Sand Lake, New York.

32.6%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#822 of 1530
New York rank
132
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in West Sand Lake, NY (ZIP 12196) runs $1,169/yr on average: the 21st percentile nationally and 34% below the U.S. average.

$1,169
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,169/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.06%
Avg severity: $18,462
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
+41.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12196 (West Sand Lake, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12196 (West Sand Lake, NY) pay an average of $1,169 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 132 reported policies. That is 34% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 38% below that figure, ranking #822 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Rochester (ZIP 14618) at $1,166, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.06% of policies in ZIP 12196 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,462. 0.48% of ZIP 12196 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 41.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12196 premiums risen 4.3%, spanning $1,120 to $1,171 (five-year average: $1,158), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 12196 Compares

vs National Average
$1,169 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,169 vs $1,896
38% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12196, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,169
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12196.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,120 -
2019 $1,170 +4.4%
2020 $1,171 +0.1%
2021 $1,162 -0.7%
2022 $1,169 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,158
Premium Range
$1,120 - $1,171
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12196

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

  • Compare ZIP 12196 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 12196?
ZIP 12196 (West Sand Lake, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,169 per year as of 2022 (21st percentile, #822 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Sand Lake, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12196: a claims frequency of 2.06%, a loss ratio of 32.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.48%, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12196 compared to the national average?
At $1,169/yr, ZIP 12196 runs 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12196?
Insurers decline to renew 0.48% of policies in ZIP 12196 in New York, a rise of 41.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12196 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12196 runs $1,120-$1,171 (5-year average $1,158). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 12196 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12196 has an average premium of $1,169/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 38% below the state average, ranking #822 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.