ZIP 13420 Insurance Data

Old Forge, New York · Herkimer County · 2 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,616/yr
-1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.12%
Avg severity: $51,652
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
+48.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 13420 (Old Forge, NY)

ZIP 13420 (Old Forge, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,616 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 15% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 13420 is 67.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $51,652. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a rise of 48.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 13420 have fallen by 1.3%, ranging from $1,607 to $1,670 with a five-year average of $1,633 — an annualized rate of -0.3% per year. 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 13420 Compares

vs National Average
$1,616 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,616 vs $1,896
15% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,637
2019 $1,670 +2.0%
2020 $1,637 -2.0%
2021 $1,607 -1.8%
2022 $1,616 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,633
Premium Range
$1,607 - $1,670
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 13420?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 13420 (Old Forge, NY) is $1,616 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Old Forge, NY?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.12% in this ZIP), loss ratio (67.9%), and nonrenewal rates (0.75%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 13420 compared to the national average?
ZIP 13420 premiums of $1,616/yr are 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13420?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13420 is 0.75%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +48.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 13420 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 13420 have ranged from $1,607 to $1,670, with a 5-year average of $1,633. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 13420 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 13420 has an average premium of $1,616/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average.

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