ZIP 12203 · Albany County

Albany, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12203, Albany, New York.

69.0%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#921 of 1530
New York rank
1,013
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Albany, NY (ZIP 12203) runs $1,108/yr on average: the 16th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,108
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,108/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.22%
Avg severity: $23,741
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-46.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12203 (Albany, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12203 (Albany, NY) runs $1,108 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,013 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12203 in the 16th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 42% below, ranking #921 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Portageville (ZIP 14536) at $1,108, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 69.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12203. About 3.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,741. 0.23% of ZIP 12203 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 46.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12203 premiums fallen 0.9%, spanning $1,106 to $1,129 (five-year average: $1,117), an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 12203 Compares

vs National Average
$1,108 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,108 vs $1,896
42% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12203, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,108
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,119 -
2019 $1,129 +1.0%
2020 $1,121 -0.7%
2021 $1,106 -1.3%
2022 $1,108 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,117
Premium Range
$1,106 - $1,129
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12203

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

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 12203?
At just the 16th national percentile, #921 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 12203 (Albany, NY) pay a comparatively low $1,108 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albany, NY?
In ZIP 12203, insurers report a 69.0% loss ratio, a 3.22% claims frequency, and a 0.23% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12203 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12203 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,108/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12203?
ZIP 12203 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.23% in New York, a drop of 46.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12203 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12203 runs $1,106-$1,129 (5-year average $1,117). The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 12203 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12203 averages $1,108/yr, 42% below that figure, ranking #921 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.