ZIP 12308 · Schenectady County

Schenectady, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12308, Schenectady, New York.

31.7%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#761 of 1530
New York rank
2,624
Policies

The verdict

Schenectady, NY (ZIP 12308) averages $1,222/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally.

$1,222
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,222/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.86%
Avg severity: $10,016
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+17.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12308 (Schenectady, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12308 (Schenectady, NY) pay an average of $1,222 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,624 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12308 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 36% below, ranking #761 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Morris (ZIP 13808) at $1,221, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12308. 3.86% of policies in ZIP 12308 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,016. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.85%, a rise of 17.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.9% through 2022, ranging $1,167 to $1,222 with a 5-year average of $1,186, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 12308 Compares

vs National Average
$1,222 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,222 vs $1,896
36% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12308, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,222
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12308.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,176 -
2019 $1,181 +0.5%
2020 $1,167 -1.2%
2021 $1,183 +1.4%
2022 $1,222 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,186
Premium Range
$1,167 - $1,222
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12308

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 12308?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12308 (Schenectady, NY) averages $1,222 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #761 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Schenectady, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12308: a claims frequency of 3.86%, a loss ratio of 31.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.85%, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12308 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12308 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,222/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12308?
ZIP 12308 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.85% in New York, a rise of 17.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12308 over 5 years?
ZIP 12308 premiums spanned $1,167 to $1,222 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,186. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 12308 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12308 runs 36% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,222/yr), ranking #761 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.