ZIP 12903 · Clinton County

Plattsburgh, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12903, Plattsburgh, New York averages $858/yr.

9.2%
Loss ratio
#1467 of 1530
New York rank
813
Policies

The verdict

At $858/yr, Plattsburgh, NY (ZIP 12903) sits in the 1st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 52% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$858
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+16.6%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
12903 - Plattsburgh, 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 A+
$858/yr
Avg premium, 99th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
68.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
77.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 12903's premium sits nationally

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

$858 Among the lowest lower than 99% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$858/yr
Below-median premium
+16.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.00%
Avg severity: $1,580
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12903 (Plattsburgh, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12903 (Plattsburgh, NY) at $858 per year for 2022 across approximately 813 reported policies. That is 52% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 12903 is 55% below, ranking #1467 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Horseheads (ZIP 14845) at $859, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.00% of policies in ZIP 12903 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,580.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12903 have risen by 16.6%, ranging from $736 to $863 with a five-year average of $812, an annualized rate of +3.9% per year.

Clinton County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.8 (Relatively Low), 69th percentile nationally and #33 of 62 New York counties - 1% below the state mean of 69.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 39.0 · Community Resilience 77.2. 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 12903 Compares

vs National Average
$858 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs New York Average
$858 vs $1,896
55% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12903, 2018–2022

$700$750$800$850$900 20182019202020212022 $858
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12903.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $736 -
2019 $805 +9.4%
2020 $798 -0.9%
2021 $863 +8.2%
2022 $858 -0.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 12903 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$812
Premium Range
$736 - $863
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Clinton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12903 via FIPS 36019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
68.8
Relatively Low · 69th national percentile
In-state county rank
#33
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $2,376,207

Social Vulnerability Index 39.0 · Community Resilience 77.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 12903's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 12903's county NRI is 68.8 (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 ($858/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 12903?
At just the 1st national percentile, #1467 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 12903 (Plattsburgh, NY) pay a comparatively low $858 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Plattsburgh, NY?
In ZIP 12903, insurers report a 9.2% loss ratio, a 5.00% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12903 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12903 premiums of $858/yr are 52% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12903?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 12903 in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12903 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12903 have ranged from $736 to $863, with a 5-year average of $812. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 12903 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12903 averages $858/yr, 55% below that figure, ranking #1467 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 12903?
County NRI 68.8 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 12903 via Clinton County FIPS 36019. In-state rank #33 of 62; national percentile 69th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 12903

This ZIP's premiums run at the 1st 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.