ZIP 12743 · Sullivan County

Highland Lake, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12743, Highland Lake, New York averages $1,621/yr.

64.1%
Loss ratio
#534 of 1530
New York rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Highland Lake, NY (ZIP 12743) runs $1,621/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 9% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,621
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-10.6%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
39/100
12743 - Highland Lake, 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
$1,621/yr
Avg premium, 45th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
56.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 12743's premium sits nationally

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

$1,621 Around the middle lower than 45% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,621/yr
Near-median premium
-10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.19%
Avg severity: $32,554
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12743 (Highland Lake, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12743 (Highland Lake, NY) runs $1,621 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 18 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 12743 is 14% below, ranking #534 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Chester (ZIP 10918) at $1,622, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 64.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.19% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,554.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12743 premiums fallen 10.6%, spanning $1,621 to $1,882 (five-year average: $1,739), an annualized rate of -2.8% per year.

Sullivan County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 78.3 (Relatively Low), 78th percentile nationally and #24 of 62 New York counties - 13% above the state mean of 69.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 48.0 · Community Resilience 56.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 12743 Compares

vs National Average
$1,621 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,621 vs $1,896
14% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12743, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,621
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12743.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,814 -
2019 $1,689 -6.9%
2020 $1,882 +11.4%
2021 $1,688 -10.3%
2022 $1,621 -4.0%

Softening premium path for ZIP 12743 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,739
Premium Range
$1,621 - $1,882
Annual Change Rate
-2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Sullivan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12743 via FIPS 36105. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.3
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#24
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $3,108,415

Social Vulnerability Index 48.0 · Community Resilience 56.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside New York for ZIP 12743

ZIP 12743's county NRI is 78.3 (Relatively Low). 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 ($1,621/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 12743?
At the 55th percentile nationally, #534 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12743 (Highland Lake, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,621 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Highland Lake, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12743: a claims frequency of 3.19%, a loss ratio of 64.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12743 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12743 premiums of $1,621/yr are 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12743?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 12743 in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12743 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12743 have ranged from $1,621 to $1,882, with a 5-year average of $1,739. The annualized change rate is -2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 12743 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12743 has an average premium of $1,621/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #534 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 12743?
County NRI 78.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 12743 via Sullivan County FIPS 36105. In-state rank #24 of 62; national percentile 78th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 12743

This ZIP's premiums run at the 55th 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.