ZIP 12734 · Sullivan County

Ferndale, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12734, Ferndale, New York.

5.7%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#735 of 1530
New York rank
24
Policies

The verdict

At $1,258/yr, Ferndale, NY (ZIP 12734) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,258
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,258/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.45%
Avg severity: $2,922
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-31.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12734 (Ferndale, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12734 (Ferndale, NY) runs $1,258 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12734 comes in 29% below, the 28th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 34% below, ranking #735 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is East Nassau (ZIP 12062) at $1,258, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12734 shows a 5.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,922. 0.61% of ZIP 12734 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 31.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12734 premiums fallen 1.1%, spanning $1,201 to $1,272 (five-year average: $1,244), 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 12734 Compares

vs National Average
$1,258 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,258 vs $1,896
34% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12734, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,258
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12734.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,272 -
2019 $1,261 -0.9%
2020 $1,226 -2.8%
2021 $1,201 -2.1%
2022 $1,258 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,244
Premium Range
$1,201 - $1,272
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12734

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

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 12734?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12734 (Ferndale, NY) averages $1,258 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 28th percentile, #735 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ferndale, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12734: a claims frequency of 2.45%, a loss ratio of 5.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.61%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12734 compared to the national average?
At $1,258/yr, ZIP 12734 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12734?
ZIP 12734 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.61% in New York, a drop of 31.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12734 over 5 years?
ZIP 12734 premiums spanned $1,201 to $1,272 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,244. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 12734 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12734 runs 34% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,258/yr), ranking #735 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.