ZIP 12936 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12936 (Essex, NY)

ZIP 12936 (Essex, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,802 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 1% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 5% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12936 is 218.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 7.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $55,590.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12936 have fallen by 1.4%, ranging from $1,764 to $1,854 with a five-year average of $1,810 — an annualized rate of -0.3% 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.