ZIP 12847 Insurance Data

Long Lake, New York · Hamilton County

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,556/yr
-4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.59%
Avg severity: $12,220
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+89.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12847 (Long Lake, NY)

ZIP 12847 (Long Lake, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,556 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 18% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12847 is 4.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 0.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,220. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.59% in this ZIP, a rise of 89.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12847 have fallen by 4.1%, ranging from $1,556 to $1,726 with a five-year average of $1,621 — an annualized rate of -1.0% per year. 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 12847 Compares

vs National Average
$1,556 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,556 vs $1,896
18% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,622
2019 $1,726 +6.4%
2020 $1,612 -6.6%
2021 $1,590 -1.4%
2022 $1,556 -2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,621
Premium Range
$1,556 - $1,726
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 12847?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12847 (Long Lake, NY) is $1,556 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Long Lake, NY?
Key factors include claims frequency (0.59% in this ZIP), loss ratio (4.6%), and nonrenewal rates (0.59%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12847 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12847 premiums of $1,556/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12847?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12847 is 0.59%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +89.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12847 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12847 have ranged from $1,556 to $1,726, with a 5-year average of $1,621. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 12847 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12847 has an average premium of $1,556/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average.

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