ZIP 12487 · Ulster County

Ulster Park, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12487, Ulster Park, New York.

33.8%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#672 of 1530
New York rank
80
Policies

The verdict

At $1,347/yr, Ulster Park, NY (ZIP 12487) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,347
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+2.8%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,347/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.79%
Avg severity: $7,863
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12487 (Ulster Park, NY)

ZIP 12487 (Ulster Park, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,347 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 80 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12487 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 29% (below), ranking #672 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Saugerties (ZIP 12477) at $1,346, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 33.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12487. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,863. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.90%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12487 premiums risen 2.8%, spanning $1,305 to $1,362 (five-year average: $1,328), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 12487 Compares

vs National Average
$1,347 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,347 vs $1,896
29% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12487, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,347
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12487.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,311 -
2019 $1,305 -0.5%
2020 $1,315 +0.7%
2021 $1,362 +3.6%
2022 $1,347 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,328
Premium Range
$1,305 - $1,362
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12487

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

  • Put ZIP 12487 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 12487?
At the 35th percentile nationally, #672 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12487 (Ulster Park, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,347 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ulster Park, NY?
In ZIP 12487, insurers report a 33.8% loss ratio, a 5.79% claims frequency, and a 0.90% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12487 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12487 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,347/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12487?
ZIP 12487 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.90% in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12487 over 5 years?
ZIP 12487 premiums spanned $1,305 to $1,362 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,328. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 12487 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12487 runs 29% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,347/yr), ranking #672 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.