ZIP 12861 · Washington County

Putnam Station, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12861, Putnam Station, New York.

7.9%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#565 of 1530
New York rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Putnam Station, NY (ZIP 12861) runs $1,561/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,561
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
-6.4%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,561/yr
-6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $5,645
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12861 (Putnam Station, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12861 (Putnam Station, NY) pay an average of $1,561 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12861 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #565 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Rock Hill (ZIP 12775) at $1,561, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 7.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12861. About 2.20% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,645. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.10%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12861 have fallen by 6.4%, ranging from $1,561 to $1,668 with a five-year average of $1,608, an annualized rate of -1.6% 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 12861 Compares

vs National Average
$1,561 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,561 vs $1,896
18% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12861, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,561
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12861.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,668 -
2019 $1,650 -1.1%
2020 $1,583 -4.1%
2021 $1,577 -0.4%
2022 $1,561 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,608
Premium Range
$1,561 - $1,668
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12861

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 12861?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12861 (Putnam Station, NY) averages $1,561 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 51st percentile, #565 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed -6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Putnam Station, NY?
In ZIP 12861, insurers report a 7.9% loss ratio, a 2.20% claims frequency, and a 1.10% nonrenewal rate, the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12861 compared to the national average?
At $1,561/yr, ZIP 12861 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12861?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12861 is 1.10% in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12861 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12861 have ranged from $1,561 to $1,668, with a 5-year average of $1,608. The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 12861 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12861 averages $1,561/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #565 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.