ZIP 13612 · Jefferson County

Black River, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 13612, Black River, New York averages $1,152/yr.

64.3%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#844 of 1530
New York rank
62
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Black River, NY (ZIP 13612) ranks #20,661 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,152/yr) but #14,358 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.71%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,152
Avg premium (2022)
#20,661
of 25,593 on premium
#14,358
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
19th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
61/100
13612 - Black River, 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 A-
$1,152/yr
Avg premium, 81st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
64.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
62.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 13612's premium sits nationally

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

$1,152 Among the lowest lower than 81% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 13612. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New York, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 13612; crosshairs: New York averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$0$6021.4$12042.9$18064.3$24085.80.0%0.3%0.6%0.9%1.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
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  • ZIP 13088 · Liverpool $830/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 14739 · Friendship $860/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 14568 · Walworth $879/yr · 0.08%
  • ZIP 13904 · Binghamton $897/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 13206 · Syracuse $910/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 14625 · Rochester $928/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 13029 · Brewerton $940/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 14432 · Clifton Springs $950/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 13820 · Oneonta $961/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 14724 · Clymer $971/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 12151 · Round Lake $985/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 13141 · Preble $999/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 12801 · Glens Falls $1,012/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 13634 · Dexter $1,028/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 14226 · Buffalo $1,043/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 12041 · Clarksville $1,059/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 14454 · Geneseo $1,074/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 12926 · Constable $1,091/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 14859 · Lockwood $1,110/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 12846 · Lake Luzerne $1,129/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 12309 · Schenectady $1,148/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 13612 · Black River (this ZIP) $1,152/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 12193 · Westerlo $1,178/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 12076 · Gilboa $1,207/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 13753 · Delhi $1,247/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 14031 · Clarence $1,293/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 12477 · Saugerties $1,346/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 10921 · Florida $1,404/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 14512 · Naples $1,482/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 12775 · Rock Hill $1,561/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 12740 · Grahamsville $1,628/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 10916 · Campbell Hall $1,761/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 12942 · Keene $1,880/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 11420 · South Ozone Park $1,971/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 12436 · Haines Falls $2,040/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 11435 · Jamaica $2,092/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 11798 · Wyandanch $2,187/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 11706 · Bay Shore $2,271/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 11710 · Bellmore $2,356/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 10462 · Bronx $2,448/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 11709 · Bayville $2,555/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 10570 · Pleasantville $2,687/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 10706 · Hastings On Hudson $2,829/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 11579 · Sea Cliff $3,158/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 11210 · Brooklyn $3,523/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 11971 · Southold $4,246/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 10576 · Pound Ridge $5,676/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 11978 · Westhampton Beach $9,722/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 11962 · Sagaponack $22,974/yr · 0.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,152/yr
Below-median premium
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.77%
Avg severity: $9,527
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-51.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 13612 (Black River, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 13612 (Black River, NY) runs $1,152 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 62 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 13612 in the 19th percentile, 35% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 39% below, ranking #844 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is New Berlin (ZIP 13411) at $1,152, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 13612 is 64.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.77%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,527. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.71%, a drop of 51.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 13612 premiums risen 6.0%, spanning $1,072 to $1,152 (five-year average: $1,110), an annualized rate of +1.5% per year.

For ZIP 13612, county-level FEMA NRI is 64.0 in Jefferson - middle of the national distribution (64th percentile) and #38 among 62 New York counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 28.3 · Community Resilience 62.9.

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 13612 Compares

vs National Average
$1,152 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,152 vs $1,896
39% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 13612, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,152
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 13612.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,087 -
2019 $1,118 +2.8%
2020 $1,072 -4.1%
2021 $1,120 +4.4%
2022 $1,152 +2.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 13612, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,110
Premium Range
$1,072 - $1,152
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 13612 via FIPS 36045. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
64.0
Relatively Low · 64th national percentile
In-state county rank
#38
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,833,900

Social Vulnerability Index 28.3 · Community Resilience 62.9

County hazard ratings

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

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 13612 in Jefferson County (NRI 64.0, hazard Cold Wave), both outside New York. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,152/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.71% 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 13612?
ZIP 13612 (Black River, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 19th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,152 per year, #844 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Black River, NY?
In ZIP 13612, insurers report a 64.3% loss ratio, a 7.77% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 13612 compared to the national average?
At $1,152/yr, ZIP 13612 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13612?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 13612 in New York, a drop of 51.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 13612 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 13612 have ranged from $1,072 to $1,152, with a 5-year average of $1,110. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 13612 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 13612 has an average premium of $1,152/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 39% below the state average, ranking #844 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 13612?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 13612 (Jefferson) is 64.0 - #38/62 in New York, 64th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 13612

This ZIP's premiums run at the 19th 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.