ZIP 12198 · Rensselaer County

Wynantskill, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12198, Wynantskill, New York.

43.6%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#1016 of 1530
New York rank
232
Policies

The verdict

At $1,061/yr, Wynantskill, NY (ZIP 12198) sits in the 12th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,061
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-1.2%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,061/yr
-1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.09%
Avg severity: $22,183
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+51.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12198 (Wynantskill, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12198 (Wynantskill, NY) runs $1,061 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 232 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12198 comes in 40% below, the 12th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 44% below, ranking #1016 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Brantingham (ZIP 13312) at $1,061, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 43.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.09% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,183. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.64%, a rise of 51.5% 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 12198 have fallen by 1.2%, ranging from $1,061 to $1,074 with a five-year average of $1,068, 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 12198 Compares

vs National Average
$1,061 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,061 vs $1,896
44% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12198, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,065$1,070$1,075 20182019202020212022 $1,061
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12198.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,074 -
2019 $1,073 -0.1%
2020 $1,065 -0.7%
2021 $1,068 +0.3%
2022 $1,061 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,068
Premium Range
$1,061 - $1,074
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12198

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

  • Compare ZIP 12198 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • New York's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 12198?
At just the 12th national percentile, #1016 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 12198 (Wynantskill, NY) pay a comparatively low $1,061 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wynantskill, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12198: a claims frequency of 2.09%, a loss ratio of 43.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.64%, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12198 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12198 lands in the 12th percentile: its $1,061/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12198?
Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 12198 in New York, a rise of 51.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12198 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12198 runs $1,061-$1,074 (5-year average $1,068). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 12198 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12198 runs 44% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,061/yr), ranking #1016 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.