ZIP 12306 · Schenectady County

Schenectady, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12306, Schenectady, New York.

48.2%
Loss ratio
0.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#1216 of 1530
New York rank
229
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 12306 (Schenectady, NY) homeowners insurance averages $972/yr, 6th percentile nationally, 45% below the U.S. norm.

$972
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$972/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.46%
Avg severity: $13,533
Nonrenewal Rate
0.24%
-60.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12306 (Schenectady, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12306 (Schenectady, NY) pay an average of $972 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 229 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 45% below that mark and lands in the 6th national percentile. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 49% below, ranking #1216 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Chenango Forks (ZIP 13746) at $971, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 48.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,533. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.24% in this ZIP, a drop of 60.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12306 premiums risen 2.0%, spanning $953 to $972 (five-year average: $967), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 12306 Compares

vs National Average
$972 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs New York Average
$972 vs $1,896
49% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12306, 2018–2022

$950$955$960$965$970$975 20182019202020212022 $972
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12306.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $953 -
2019 $969 +1.6%
2020 $969 -0.0%
2021 $972 +0.3%
2022 $972 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$967
Premium Range
$953 - $972
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12306

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

  • Put ZIP 12306 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 12306?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12306 (Schenectady, NY) is comparatively affordable at $972 per year as of 2022, just the 6th percentile nationally, #1216 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Schenectady, NY?
In ZIP 12306, insurers report a 48.2% loss ratio, a 3.46% claims frequency, and a 0.24% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12306 compared to the national average?
At $972/yr, ZIP 12306 runs 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12306?
ZIP 12306 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.24% in New York, a drop of 60.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12306 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12306 have ranged from $953 to $972, with a 5-year average of $967. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 12306 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12306 averages $972/yr, 49% below that figure, ranking #1216 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.