ZIP 12981 · Clinton County

Saranac, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12981, Saranac, New York.

8.5%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#855 of 1530
New York rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,147/yr, Saranac, NY (ZIP 12981) sits in the 19th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,147
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,147/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.79%
Avg severity: $5,418
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
+95.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12981 (Saranac, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12981 (Saranac, NY) pay an average of $1,147 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12981 in the 19th percentile, 35% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 40% (below), ranking #855 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Cobleskill (ZIP 12043) at $1,146, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12981 shows a 8.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,418. Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 12981 at expiration, a rise of 95.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 12981 have risen by 1.8%, ranging from $1,086 to $1,147 with a five-year average of $1,123, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 12981 Compares

vs National Average
$1,147 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,147 vs $1,896
40% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12981, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,147
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12981.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,126 -
2019 $1,141 +1.3%
2020 $1,117 -2.1%
2021 $1,086 -2.7%
2022 $1,147 +5.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,123
Premium Range
$1,086 - $1,147
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12981

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 12981 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 12981?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12981 (Saranac, NY) is comparatively affordable at $1,147 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #855 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saranac, NY?
In ZIP 12981, insurers report a 8.5% loss ratio, a 1.79% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12981 compared to the national average?
At $1,147/yr, ZIP 12981 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12981?
ZIP 12981 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in New York, a rise of 95.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12981 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12981 have ranged from $1,086 to $1,147, with a 5-year average of $1,123. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 12981 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12981 averages $1,147/yr, 40% below that figure, ranking #855 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.