ZIP 12549 · Orange County

Montgomery, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12549, Montgomery, New York.

17.9%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#628 of 1530
New York rank
101
Policies

The verdict

Montgomery, NY (ZIP 12549) averages $1,439/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.

$1,439
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+7.3%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,439/yr
+7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $8,524
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%
-3.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12549 (Montgomery, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12549 (Montgomery, NY) runs $1,439 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 101 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 24% below that figure, ranking #628 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Modena (ZIP 12548) at $1,440, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12549 is 17.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.02% of policies in ZIP 12549 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,524. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.37%, a drop of 3.6% 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 12549 premiums risen 7.3%, spanning $1,341 to $1,439 (five-year average: $1,395), an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 12549 Compares

vs National Average
$1,439 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,439 vs $1,896
24% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12549, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,439
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12549.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,341 -
2019 $1,381 +3.0%
2020 $1,386 +0.4%
2021 $1,427 +2.9%
2022 $1,439 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,395
Premium Range
$1,341 - $1,439
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12549

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

  • Compare ZIP 12549 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 12549?
At the 42nd percentile nationally, #628 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12549 (Montgomery, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,439 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montgomery, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12549: claims frequency (3.02%), loss ratio (17.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.37%), together placing this ZIP at the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12549 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12549 premiums of $1,439/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12549?
Insurers decline to renew 0.37% of policies in ZIP 12549 in New York, a drop of 3.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12549 over 5 years?
ZIP 12549 premiums spanned $1,341 to $1,439 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,395. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 12549 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12549 averages $1,439/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #628 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.