ZIP 12305 · Schenectady County

Schenectady, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12305, Schenectady, New York.

32.6%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#617 of 1530
New York rank
1,457
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Schenectady, NY (ZIP 12305) runs $1,455/yr on average: the 43rd percentile nationally and 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,455
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,455/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.08%
Avg severity: $7,796
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12305 (Schenectady, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12305 (Schenectady, NY) runs $1,455 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,457 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12305 comes in 18% below, the 43rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #617 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Parksville (ZIP 12768) at $1,454, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12305 shows a 32.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.08% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,796. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.35%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12305 premiums risen 8.5%, spanning $1,342 to $1,455 (five-year average: $1,393), an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 12305 Compares

vs National Average
$1,455 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,455 vs $1,896
23% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12305, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,455
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12305.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,342 -
2019 $1,399 +4.3%
2020 $1,350 -3.5%
2021 $1,419 +5.1%
2022 $1,455 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,393
Premium Range
$1,342 - $1,455
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12305

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

  • Put ZIP 12305 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 12305?
ZIP 12305 (Schenectady, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,455 per year as of 2022 (43rd percentile, #617 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Schenectady, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12305: claims frequency (6.08%), loss ratio (32.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.35%), together placing this ZIP at the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12305 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12305 premiums of $1,455/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12305?
ZIP 12305 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.35% in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12305 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12305 runs $1,342-$1,455 (5-year average $1,393). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 12305 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12305 averages $1,455/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #617 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.