ZIP 13209 · Onondaga County

Syracuse, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 13209, Syracuse, New York.

25.9%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#1482 of 1530
New York rank
402
Policies

The verdict

Syracuse, NY (ZIP 13209) averages $844/yr for homeowners insurance, 52% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally.

$844
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$844/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.71%
Avg severity: $8,065
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
-19.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 13209 (Syracuse, NY)

ZIP 13209 (Syracuse, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $844 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 402 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 52% below that mark and lands in the 1st national percentile. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 13209 is 55% below, ranking #1482 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Arkport (ZIP 14807) at $844, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 25.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 13209. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,065. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.34% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $803 to $844 with a 5-year average of $819, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 13209 Compares

vs National Average
$844 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs New York Average
$844 vs $1,896
55% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 13209, 2018–2022

$800$810$820$830$840$850 20182019202020212022 $844
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 13209.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $803 -
2019 $813 +1.2%
2020 $807 -0.8%
2021 $829 +2.8%
2022 $844 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$819
Premium Range
$803 - $844
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 13209

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 13209?
ZIP 13209 (Syracuse, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $844 per year, #1482 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Syracuse, NY?
In ZIP 13209, insurers report a 25.9% loss ratio, a 2.71% claims frequency, and a 0.34% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 13209 compared to the national average?
ZIP 13209 premiums of $844/yr are 52% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13209?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13209 is 0.34%, a drop of 19.9% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 13209 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 13209 have ranged from $803 to $844, with a 5-year average of $819. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 13209 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 13209 runs 55% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $844/yr), ranking #1482 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.