ZIP 13612 · Jefferson County

Black River, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 13612, Black River, New York.

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

The verdict

Black River, NY (ZIP 13612) averages $1,152/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,152
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,152/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.77%
Avg severity: $9,527
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 13612

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 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.

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.