ZIP 12859 · Saratoga County

Porter Corners, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12859, Porter Corners, New York.

48.9%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#892 of 1530
New York rank
38
Policies

The verdict

At $1,125/yr, Porter Corners, NY (ZIP 12859) sits in the 17th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,125
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,125/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $19,248
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12859 (Porter Corners, NY)

ZIP 12859 (Porter Corners, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,125 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 38 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 12859 is 41% below, ranking #892 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Elma (ZIP 14059) at $1,125, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 48.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12859. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,248. 0.86% of ZIP 12859 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12859 costs have risen 7.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,051 to a high of $1,125, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 12859 Compares

vs National Average
$1,125 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,125 vs $1,896
41% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12859, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,125
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12859.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,051 -
2019 $1,108 +5.4%
2020 $1,117 +0.8%
2021 $1,063 -4.9%
2022 $1,125 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,093
Premium Range
$1,051 - $1,125
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12859

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

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 12859?
At just the 17th national percentile, #892 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 12859 (Porter Corners, NY) pay a comparatively low $1,125 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Porter Corners, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12859: a claims frequency of 2.86%, a loss ratio of 48.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.86%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12859 compared to the national average?
At $1,125/yr, ZIP 12859 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12859?
Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 12859 in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12859 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12859 runs $1,051-$1,125 (5-year average $1,093). The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 12859 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12859 averages $1,125/yr, 41% below that figure, ranking #892 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.