ZIP 12960 · Essex County

Moriah, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12960, Moriah, New York averages $1,063/yr.

55.0%
Loss ratio
#1015 of 1530
New York rank
14
Policies

The verdict

At $1,063/yr, Moriah, NY (ZIP 12960) sits in the 12th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,063
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+6.9%
since 2018
12th
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
12960 - Moriah, 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
$1,063/yr
Avg premium, 88th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
62.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
85.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 12960's premium sits nationally

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

$1,063 Among the lowest lower than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,063/yr
Below-median premium
+6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.32%
Avg severity: $13,542
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12960 (Moriah, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12960 (Moriah, NY) at $1,063 per year for 2022 across approximately 14 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12960 in the 12th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 44% below, ranking #1015 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Constableville (ZIP 13325) at $1,064, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12960 is 55.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,542.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 12960 premiums risen 6.9%, spanning $995 to $1,086 (five-year average: $1,037), an annualized rate of +1.7% per year.

Essex County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 62.7 (Relatively Low), the 63rd national percentile and #40 of 62 New York counties (10% below the 69.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 55.6 · Community Resilience 85.5. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 12960 Compares

vs National Average
$1,063 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,063 vs $1,896
44% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12960, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,063
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12960.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $995 -
2019 $1,006 +1.2%
2020 $1,037 +3.1%
2021 $1,086 +4.8%
2022 $1,063 -2.1%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 12960

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,037
Premium Range
$995 - $1,086
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Essex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12960 via FIPS 36031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
62.7
Relatively Low · 63rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#40
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $919,217

Social Vulnerability Index 55.6 · Community Resilience 85.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 12960 (outside New York)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 12960 in Essex County (NRI 62.7, hazard Cold Wave), both outside New York. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,063/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 12960?
At just the 12th national percentile, #1015 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 12960 (Moriah, NY) pay a comparatively low $1,063 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Moriah, NY?
In ZIP 12960, insurers report a 55.0% loss ratio, a 4.32% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12960 compared to the national average?
At $1,063/yr, ZIP 12960 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12960?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 12960 in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12960 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12960 have ranged from $995 to $1,086, with a 5-year average of $1,037. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 12960 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12960 runs 44% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,063/yr), ranking #1015 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 12960?
County NRI 62.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 12960 via Essex County FIPS 36031. In-state rank #40 of 62; national percentile 63rd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 12960

This ZIP's premiums run at the 12th 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.