ZIP 12989 · Franklin County

Vermontville, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12989, Vermontville, New York averages $1,404/yr.

8.6%
Loss ratio
#641 of 1530
New York rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,404/yr, Vermontville, NY (ZIP 12989) sits in the 39th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,404
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+2.5%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
12989 - Vermontville, 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 C+
$1,404/yr
Avg premium, 61st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
48.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
62.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 12989's premium sits nationally

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

$1,404 Lower than most lower than 61% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,404/yr
Near-median premium
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.02%
Avg severity: $11,842
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12989 (Vermontville, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12989 (Vermontville, NY) at $1,404 per year for 2022 across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% below that mark and lands in the 39th national percentile. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 26% below that figure, ranking #641 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Florida (ZIP 10921) at $1,404, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 12989. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,842.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12989 costs have risen 2.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,368 to a high of $1,440, an annualized rate of +0.6% per year.

Franklin County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 48.9 (Relatively Low), the 49th national percentile and #52 of 62 New York counties (30% below the 69.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 51.6 · Community Resilience 62.5. 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 12989 Compares

vs National Average
$1,404 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,404 vs $1,896
26% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12989, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460 20182019202020212022 $1,404
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12989.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,369 -
2019 $1,368 -0.1%
2020 $1,414 +3.4%
2021 $1,440 +1.8%
2022 $1,404 -2.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 12989

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,399
Premium Range
$1,368 - $1,440
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Franklin County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12989 via FIPS 36033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
48.9
Relatively Low · 49th national percentile
In-state county rank
#52
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $1,376,347

Social Vulnerability Index 51.6 · Community Resilience 62.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 12989 in Franklin County (NRI 48.9, hazard Earthquake), both outside New York. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,404/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 12989?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #641 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12989 (Vermontville, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,404 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vermontville, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12989: a claims frequency of 1.02%, a loss ratio of 8.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12989 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 12989 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,404/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12989?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12989 is N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12989 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12989 have ranged from $1,368 to $1,440, with a 5-year average of $1,399. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 12989 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12989 averages $1,404/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #641 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 12989?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 12989 (Franklin) is 48.9 - #52/62 in New York, 49th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 12989

This ZIP's premiums run at the 39th 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.