ZIP 13659 · Jefferson County

Lorraine, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 13659, Lorraine, New York averages $1,028/yr.

5.0%
Loss ratio
#1089 of 1530
New York rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $1,028/yr, Lorraine, NY (ZIP 13659) sits in the 9th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,028
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+11.2%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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
63/100
13659 - Lorraine, 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+
$1,028/yr
Avg premium, 91st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
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 13659's premium sits nationally

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

$1,028 Among the lowest lower than 91% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,028/yr
Below-median premium
+11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.57%
Avg severity: $1,449
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 13659 (Lorraine, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 13659 (Lorraine, NY) runs $1,028 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 13659 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 46% (below), ranking #1089 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Laurens (ZIP 13796) at $1,028, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 13659 shows a 5.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.57% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,449.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.2% through 2022, ranging $924 to $1,045 with a 5-year average of $1,004, an annualized rate of +2.7% per year.

Jefferson County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 64.0 (Relatively Low), the 64th national percentile and #38 of 62 New York counties (8% below the 69.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 28.3 · Community Resilience 62.9. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 13659 Compares

vs National Average
$1,028 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,028 vs $1,896
46% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 13659, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,028
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 13659.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $924 -
2019 $997 +7.8%
2020 $1,027 +3.1%
2021 $1,045 +1.7%
2022 $1,028 -1.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 13659 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,004
Premium Range
$924 - $1,045
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 13659 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.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 13659

Cross-state peers for ZIP 13659: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New York. County hazard context (Jefferson, NRI 64.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,028/yr 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 13659?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 13659 (Lorraine, NY) is comparatively affordable at $1,028 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #1089 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lorraine, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 13659: claims frequency (3.57%), loss ratio (5.0%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 13659 compared to the national average?
At $1,028/yr, ZIP 13659 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13659?
ZIP 13659 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 13659 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 13659 runs $924-$1,045 (5-year average $1,004). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 13659 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 13659 has an average premium of $1,028/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 46% below the state average, ranking #1089 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 13659?
Jefferson County scores 64.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 64th percentile nationally and #38 of 62 New York counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 13659

This ZIP's premiums run at the 9th 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.