ZIP 12441 · Ulster County

Highmount, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12441, Highmount, New York.

52.5%
Loss ratio
1.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#529 of 1530
New York rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,630/yr, Highmount, NY (ZIP 12441) sits in the 56th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,630
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
-19.3%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,630/yr
-19.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.92%
Avg severity: $17,383
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12441 (Highmount, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12441 (Highmount, NY) pay an average of $1,630 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12441 in the 56th percentile, 8% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #529 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Grahamsville (ZIP 12740) at $1,628, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12441 shows a 52.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,383. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.64% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12441 costs have fallen 19.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,609 to a high of $2,192, an annualized rate of -5.2% 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 12441 Compares

vs National Average
$1,630 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,630 vs $1,896
14% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12441, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400 20182019202020212022 $1,630
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12441.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,020 -
2019 $2,192 +8.5%
2020 $1,609 -26.6%
2021 $1,790 +11.2%
2022 $1,630 -8.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,848
Premium Range
$1,609 - $2,192
Annual Change Rate
-5.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12441

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

  • Put ZIP 12441 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 12441?
ZIP 12441 (Highmount, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,630 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #529 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed -19.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Highmount, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12441: claims frequency (4.92%), loss ratio (52.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12441 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12441 premiums of $1,630/yr are 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12441?
ZIP 12441 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.64% in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12441 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12441 have ranged from $1,609 to $2,192, with a 5-year average of $1,848. The annualized change rate is -5.2% per year.
How does ZIP 12441 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12441 runs 14% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,630/yr), ranking #529 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.