ZIP 12986 · Franklin County

Tupper Lake, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12986, Tupper Lake, New York.

31.5%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#608 of 1530
New York rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Tupper Lake, NY (ZIP 12986) runs $1,473/yr on average: the 44th percentile nationally and 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,473
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
44th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,473/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.07%
Avg severity: $15,144
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
-65.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12986 (Tupper Lake, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 12986 (Tupper Lake, NY) pay an average of $1,473 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% below that mark and lands in the 44th national percentile. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #608 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Wingdale (ZIP 12594) at $1,474, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12986 is 31.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,144. 0.47% of ZIP 12986 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 65.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12986 costs have risen 9.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,341 to a high of $1,473, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 12986 Compares

vs National Average
$1,473 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,473 vs $1,896
22% below state avg
National Percentile
44th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12986, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,473
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12986.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,341 -
2019 $1,384 +3.2%
2020 $1,381 -0.2%
2021 $1,372 -0.7%
2022 $1,473 +7.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,390
Premium Range
$1,341 - $1,473
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12986

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

  • Put ZIP 12986 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • New York's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 12986?
At the 44th percentile nationally, #608 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12986 (Tupper Lake, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,473 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tupper Lake, NY?
In ZIP 12986, insurers report a 31.5% loss ratio, a 3.07% claims frequency, and a 0.47% nonrenewal rate, the 44th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12986 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12986 lands in the 44th percentile: its $1,473/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12986?
Insurers decline to renew 0.47% of policies in ZIP 12986 in New York, a drop of 65.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12986 over 5 years?
ZIP 12986 premiums spanned $1,341 to $1,473 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,390. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 12986 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12986 averages $1,473/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #608 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.