ZIP 12409 · Ulster County

Bearsville, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12409, Bearsville, New York.

77.1%
Loss ratio
0.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#258 of 1530
New York rank
21
Policies

The verdict

At $2,447/yr, Bearsville, NY (ZIP 12409) sits in the 88th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% above the U.S. average.

$2,447
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. average
+10.3%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,447/yr
+10.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.62%
Avg severity: $28,509
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
-53.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12409 (Bearsville, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12409 (Bearsville, NY) at $2,447 per year for 2022 across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12409 comes in 38% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 29% above that figure, ranking #258 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Bronx (ZIP 10462) at $2,448, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 77.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12409. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,509. Insurers decline to renew 0.35% of policies in ZIP 12409 at expiration, a drop of 53.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12409 premiums risen 10.3%, spanning $2,218 to $2,458 (five-year average: $2,389), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 12409 Compares

vs National Average
$2,447 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,447 vs $1,896
29% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12409, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,447
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12409.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,218 -
2019 $2,382 +7.4%
2020 $2,458 +3.2%
2021 $2,440 -0.7%
2022 $2,447 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,389
Premium Range
$2,218 - $2,458
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12409

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 12409 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 12409?
ZIP 12409 (Bearsville, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,447 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #258 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +10.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bearsville, NY?
In ZIP 12409, insurers report a 77.1% loss ratio, a 6.62% claims frequency, and a 0.35% nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12409 compared to the national average?
At $2,447/yr, ZIP 12409 runs 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12409?
ZIP 12409 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.35% in New York, a drop of 53.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12409 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12409 runs $2,218-$2,458 (5-year average $2,389). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 12409 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12409 averages $2,447/yr, 29% above that figure, ranking #258 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.