ZIP 12486 · Ulster County
Tillson, NY Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12486, Tillson, New York.
- 79.2%
- Loss ratio
- #751 of 1530
- New York rank
- 173
- Policies
The verdict
Tillson, NY (ZIP 12486) averages $1,237/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally.
- $1,237
- Avg premium (2022)
- -30%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.0%
- since 2018
- 26th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 12486 (Tillson, NY)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12486 (Tillson, NY) runs $1,237 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 173 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12486 in the 26th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 12486 is 35% below, ranking #751 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is West Fulton (ZIP 12194) at $1,237, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 79.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12486. 6.39% of policies in ZIP 12486 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,327.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12486 premiums risen 5.0%, spanning $1,179 to $1,237 (five-year average: $1,203), an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 12486 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 12486, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,179 | - |
| 2019 | $1,227 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | $1,190 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | $1,183 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | $1,237 | +4.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 12486
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 12486 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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
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