ZIP 12494 · Ulster County

West Shokan, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12494, West Shokan, New York averages $1,636/yr.

38.4%
Loss ratio
#528 of 1530
New York rank
15
Policies

The verdict

West Shokan, NY (ZIP 12494) averages $1,636/yr for homeowners insurance, 8% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally.

$1,636
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+3.4%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
12494 - West Shokan, NY

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,636/yr
Avg premium, 44th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
80.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 12494's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,636 Around the middle lower than 44% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,636/yr
Near-median premium
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.52%
Avg severity: $11,370
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12494 (West Shokan, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12494 (West Shokan, NY) runs $1,636 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 15 reported policies. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #528 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Highmount (ZIP 12441) at $1,630, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12494 is 38.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.52% of policies in ZIP 12494 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,370.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12494 have risen by 3.4%, ranging from $1,545 to $1,636 with a five-year average of $1,580, an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

FEMA NRI places Ulster County in the upper risk band at 87.7 (Relatively Moderate): national 88th percentile, #15/62 inside New York, and 26% above the 69.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 45.2 · Community Resilience 80.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 12494 Compares

vs National Average
$1,636 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,636 vs $1,896
14% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12494, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,636
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12494.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,582 -
2019 $1,545 -2.4%
2020 $1,579 +2.2%
2021 $1,559 -1.3%
2022 $1,636 +4.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 12494 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,580
Premium Range
$1,545 - $1,636
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Ulster County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12494 via FIPS 36111. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.7
Relatively Moderate · 88th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $5,855,517

Social Vulnerability Index 45.2 · Community Resilience 80.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New York NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Ulster County)

ZIP 12494's county NRI is 87.7 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New York containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,636/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 12494?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12494 (West Shokan, NY) averages $1,636 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 56th percentile, #528 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Shokan, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12494: a claims frequency of 5.52%, a loss ratio of 38.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12494 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12494 premiums of $1,636/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 12494?
ZIP 12494 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12494 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12494 have ranged from $1,545 to $1,636, with a 5-year average of $1,580. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 12494 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12494 has an average premium of $1,636/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #528 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 12494?
Ulster County scores 87.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #15 of 62 New York counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 12494

This ZIP's premiums run at the 56th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.