ZIP 12844 · Washington County

Kattskill Bay, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12844, Kattskill Bay, New York.

45.9%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#159 of 1530
New York rank
28
Policies

The verdict

At $3,008/yr, Kattskill Bay, NY (ZIP 12844) sits in the 95th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 69% above the U.S. average.

$3,008
Avg premium (2022)
+69%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,008/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.37%
Avg severity: $100,787
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12844 (Kattskill Bay, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 12844 (Kattskill Bay, NY) runs $3,008 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 28 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 69% above that mark and lands in the 95th national percentile. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 59% above that figure, ranking #159 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Brooklyn (ZIP 11209) at $3,021, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12844 is 45.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.37% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $100,787. 0.68% of ZIP 12844 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12844 costs have fallen 2.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,720 to a high of $3,087, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 12844 Compares

vs National Average
$3,008 vs $1,776
69% above national avg
vs New York Average
$3,008 vs $1,896
59% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12844, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,008
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12844.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,085 -
2019 $3,087 +0.1%
2020 $2,720 -11.9%
2021 $2,902 +6.7%
2022 $3,008 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,960
Premium Range
$2,720 - $3,087
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12844

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

  • Compare ZIP 12844 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 12844?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 12844 (Kattskill Bay, NY): $3,008/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #159 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kattskill Bay, NY?
In ZIP 12844, insurers report a 45.9% loss ratio, a 1.37% claims frequency, and a 0.68% nonrenewal rate, the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12844 compared to the national average?
At $3,008/yr, ZIP 12844 runs 69% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12844?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12844 is 0.68% in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12844 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12844 runs $2,720-$3,087 (5-year average $2,960). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 12844 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12844 has an average premium of $3,008/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 59% above the state average, ranking #159 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.