ZIP 12983 · Franklin County

Saranac Lake, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12983, Saranac Lake, New York.

31.0%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#555 of 1530
New York rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saranac Lake, NY (ZIP 12983) runs $1,581/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,581
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,581/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.26%
Avg severity: $21,657
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-37.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12983 (Saranac Lake, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12983 (Saranac Lake, NY) pay an average of $1,581 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12983 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 12983 is 17% below, ranking #555 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Highland Mills (ZIP 10930) at $1,581, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12983 is 31.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,657. Insurers decline to renew 0.39% of policies in ZIP 12983 at expiration, a drop of 37.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.4% through 2022, ranging $1,519 to $1,581 with a 5-year average of $1,550, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 12983 Compares

vs National Average
$1,581 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,581 vs $1,896
17% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12983, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,581
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12983.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,528 -
2019 $1,551 +1.5%
2020 $1,519 -2.0%
2021 $1,569 +3.3%
2022 $1,581 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,550
Premium Range
$1,519 - $1,581
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12983

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

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 12983?
ZIP 12983 (Saranac Lake, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,581 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #555 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saranac Lake, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12983: claims frequency (2.26%), loss ratio (31.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.39%), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12983 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12983 premiums of $1,581/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12983?
Insurers decline to renew 0.39% of policies in ZIP 12983 in New York, a drop of 37.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12983 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12983 have ranged from $1,519 to $1,581, with a 5-year average of $1,550. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 12983 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12983 averages $1,581/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #555 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.