ZIP 12309 · Schenectady County

Schenectady, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12309, Schenectady, New York.

47.5%
Loss ratio
0.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#852 of 1530
New York rank
683
Policies

The verdict

Schenectady, NY (ZIP 12309) averages $1,148/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,148
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,148/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $17,202
Nonrenewal Rate
0.20%
-37.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12309 (Schenectady, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12309 (Schenectady, NY) runs $1,148 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 683 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12309 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 39% (below), ranking #852 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Melrose (ZIP 12121) at $1,147, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12309 is 47.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,202. Insurers decline to renew 0.20% of policies in ZIP 12309 at expiration, a drop of 37.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12309 have risen by 0.9%, ranging from $1,137 to $1,149 with a five-year average of $1,144, 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 12309 Compares

vs National Average
$1,148 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,148 vs $1,896
39% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12309, 2018–2022

$1,135$1,140$1,145$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,148
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12309.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,137 -
2019 $1,142 +0.4%
2020 $1,149 +0.6%
2021 $1,145 -0.4%
2022 $1,148 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,144
Premium Range
$1,137 - $1,149
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12309

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

  • Compare ZIP 12309 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 12309?
At just the 19th national percentile, #852 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 12309 (Schenectady, NY) pay a comparatively low $1,148 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Schenectady, NY?
In ZIP 12309, insurers report a 47.5% loss ratio, a 3.17% claims frequency, and a 0.20% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12309 compared to the national average?
At $1,148/yr, ZIP 12309 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12309?
Insurers decline to renew 0.20% of policies in ZIP 12309 in New York, a drop of 37.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12309 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12309 runs $1,137-$1,149 (5-year average $1,144). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 12309 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12309 has an average premium of $1,148/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 39% below the state average, ranking #852 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.