ZIP 13640 Insurance Data

Wellesley Island, New York · Jefferson County · 8 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,850/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.26%
Avg severity: $28,320
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 13640 (Wellesley Island, NY)

ZIP 13640 (Wellesley Island, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,850 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 4% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 2% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 13640 is 34.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.26%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,320. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.38% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 13640 have risen by 6.0%, ranging from $1,745 to $2,018 with a five-year average of $1,847 — an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 13640 Compares

vs National Average
$1,850 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs New York Average
$1,850 vs $1,896
2% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,745
2019 $1,816 +4.1%
2020 $1,808 -0.4%
2021 $2,018 +11.6%
2022 $1,850 -8.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,847
Premium Range
$1,745 - $2,018
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% 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 13640?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 13640 (Wellesley Island, NY) is $1,850 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wellesley Island, NY?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.26% in this ZIP), loss ratio (34.7%), and nonrenewal rates (0.38%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 13640 compared to the national average?
ZIP 13640 premiums of $1,850/yr are 4% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13640?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13640 is 0.38%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 13640 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 13640 have ranged from $1,745 to $2,018, with a 5-year average of $1,847. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 13640 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 13640 has an average premium of $1,850/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average.

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