ZIP 12482 · Greene County

South Cairo, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12482, South Cairo, New York.

169.4%
Loss ratio
1.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#903 of 1530
New York rank
118
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 12482 (South Cairo, NY) homeowners insurance averages $1,119/yr, 17th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,119
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-3.6%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,119/yr
-3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
169.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.45%
Avg severity: $18,147
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%
+9.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12482 (South Cairo, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12482 (South Cairo, NY) pay an average of $1,119 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 118 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 41% below, ranking #903 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Castorland (ZIP 13620) at $1,119, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12482 is 169.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,147. 1.49% of ZIP 12482 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 9.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12482 costs have fallen 3.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,119 to a high of $1,343, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 12482 Compares

vs National Average
$1,119 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,119 vs $1,896
41% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12482, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,119
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12482.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,161 -
2019 $1,177 +1.3%
2020 $1,220 +3.7%
2021 $1,343 +10.0%
2022 $1,119 -16.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,204
Premium Range
$1,119 - $1,343
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12482

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

  • Compare ZIP 12482 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 12482?
ZIP 12482 (South Cairo, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 17th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,119 per year, #903 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed -3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Cairo, NY?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 12482: a claims frequency of 10.45% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.49%, against a loss ratio above 100% (169.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12482 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12482 premiums of $1,119/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12482?
ZIP 12482 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.49% in New York, a rise of 9.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12482 over 5 years?
ZIP 12482 premiums spanned $1,119 to $1,343 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,204. The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 12482 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12482 runs 41% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,119/yr), ranking #903 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.