ZIP 12202 · Albany County

Albany, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12202, Albany, New York.

30.0%
Loss ratio
0.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#782 of 1530
New York rank
1,817
Policies

The verdict

At $1,204/yr, Albany, NY (ZIP 12202) sits in the 23rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,204
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,204/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.29%
Avg severity: $5,742
Nonrenewal Rate
0.50%
-60.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12202 (Albany, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12202 (Albany, NY) at $1,204 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,817 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12202 comes in 32% below, the 23rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 12202 is 37% below, ranking #782 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Sand Lake (ZIP 12153) at $1,204, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12202 shows a 30.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,742. Insurers decline to renew 0.50% of policies in ZIP 12202 at expiration, a drop of 60.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12202 premiums risen 3.1%, spanning $1,167 to $1,218 (five-year average: $1,188), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 12202 Compares

vs National Average
$1,204 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,204 vs $1,896
37% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12202, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,204
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12202.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,168 -
2019 $1,167 -0.0%
2020 $1,184 +1.4%
2021 $1,218 +2.9%
2022 $1,204 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,188
Premium Range
$1,167 - $1,218
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12202

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 12202 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 12202?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12202 (Albany, NY) averages $1,204 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #782 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albany, NY?
In ZIP 12202, insurers report a 30.0% loss ratio, a 6.29% claims frequency, and a 0.50% nonrenewal rate, the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12202 compared to the national average?
At $1,204/yr, ZIP 12202 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12202?
ZIP 12202 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.50% in New York, a drop of 60.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12202 over 5 years?
ZIP 12202 premiums spanned $1,167 to $1,218 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,188. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 12202 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12202 has an average premium of $1,204/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 37% below the state average, ranking #782 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.