ZIP 12959 · Clinton County

Mooers Forks, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12959, Mooers Forks, New York.

2.0%
Loss ratio
1.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#1178 of 1530
New York rank
13
Policies

The verdict

At $990/yr, Mooers Forks, NY (ZIP 12959) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$990
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$990/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.77%
Avg severity: $2,589
Nonrenewal Rate
1.54%
+107.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12959 (Mooers Forks, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12959 (Mooers Forks, NY) at $990 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 44% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 48% below that figure, ranking #1178 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Edmeston (ZIP 13335) at $991, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 2.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12959. About 0.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,589. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.54%, a rise of 107.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.9% through 2022, ranging $935 to $990 with a 5-year average of $956, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 12959 Compares

vs National Average
$990 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs New York Average
$990 vs $1,896
48% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12959, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980$1,000 20182019202020212022 $990
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12959.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $944 -
2019 $953 +0.9%
2020 $959 +0.6%
2021 $935 -2.5%
2022 $990 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$956
Premium Range
$935 - $990
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12959

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 12959 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how New York compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. New York overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 12959?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12959 (Mooers Forks, NY) is comparatively affordable at $990 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #1178 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mooers Forks, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12959: claims frequency (0.77%), loss ratio (2.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.54%), together placing this ZIP at the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12959 compared to the national average?
At $990/yr, ZIP 12959 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12959?
Insurers decline to renew 1.54% of policies in ZIP 12959 in New York, a rise of 107.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12959 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12959 have ranged from $935 to $990, with a 5-year average of $956. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 12959 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12959 has an average premium of $990/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 48% below the state average, ranking #1178 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.