ZIP 12526 · Columbia County

Germantown, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12526, Germantown, New York.

19.6%
Loss ratio
0.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#397 of 1530
New York rank
44
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 12526 (Germantown, NY) homeowners insurance averages $2,044/yr, 77th percentile nationally, 15% above the U.S. norm.

$2,044
Avg premium (2022)
+15%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,044/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $12,612
Nonrenewal Rate
0.16%
-4.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12526 (Germantown, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12526 (Germantown, NY) runs $2,044 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12526 in the 77th percentile, 15% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 8% above that figure, ranking #397 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Selden (ZIP 11784) at $2,044, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12526. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,612. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.16%, a drop of 4.8% 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 12526 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $2,021 to $2,144 (five-year average: $2,061), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 12526 Compares

vs National Average
$2,044 vs $1,776
15% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,044 vs $1,896
8% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12526, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,044
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,021 -
2019 $2,035 +0.7%
2020 $2,144 +5.4%
2021 $2,061 -3.9%
2022 $2,044 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,061
Premium Range
$2,021 - $2,144
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12526

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 12526?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12526 (Germantown, NY) averages $2,044 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 77th percentile, #397 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Germantown, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12526: claims frequency (3.17%), loss ratio (19.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12526 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12526 premiums of $2,044/yr are 15% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12526?
ZIP 12526 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.16% in New York, a drop of 4.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12526 over 5 years?
ZIP 12526 premiums spanned $2,021 to $2,144 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,061. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 12526 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12526 runs 8% above the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $2,044/yr), ranking #397 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.