ZIP 12491 · Ulster County

West Hurley, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12491, West Hurley, New York.

168.1%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#594 of 1530
New York rank
71
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in West Hurley, NY (ZIP 12491) runs $1,511/yr on average: the 47th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,511
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,511/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
168.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.14%
Avg severity: $22,808
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-1.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12491 (West Hurley, NY)

ZIP 12491 (West Hurley, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,511 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 71 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12491 comes in 15% below, the 47th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #594 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Youngsville (ZIP 12791) at $1,507, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 168.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 12491. About 11.14% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,808. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.80%, a drop of 1.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12491 premiums risen 2.5%, spanning $1,433 to $1,523 (five-year average: $1,480), an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 12491 Compares

vs National Average
$1,511 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,511 vs $1,896
20% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12491, 2018–2022

$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,511
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12491.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,475 -
2019 $1,523 +3.3%
2020 $1,433 -5.9%
2021 $1,457 +1.7%
2022 $1,511 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,480
Premium Range
$1,433 - $1,523
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12491

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

  • Put ZIP 12491 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
  • 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 12491?
ZIP 12491 (West Hurley, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,511 per year as of 2022 (47th percentile, #594 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Hurley, NY?
Insurers in ZIP 12491 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 168.1%, alongside a claims frequency of 11.14% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.80%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12491 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12491 premiums of $1,511/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12491?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12491 is 0.80%, a drop of 1.9% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12491 over 5 years?
ZIP 12491 premiums spanned $1,433 to $1,523 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,480. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 12491 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12491 averages $1,511/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #594 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.