ZIP 13687 · St. Lawrence County

South Colton, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 13687, South Colton, New York averages $955/yr.

1.2%
Loss ratio
#1266 of 1530
New York rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in South Colton, NY (ZIP 13687) runs $955/yr on average: the 5th percentile nationally and 46% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$955
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-2.2%
since 2018
5th
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
61/100
13687 - South Colton, 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+
$955/yr
Avg premium, 95th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
77.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
70.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 13687's premium sits nationally

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

$955 Among the lowest lower than 95% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$955/yr
Below-median premium
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.96%
Avg severity: $1,233
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 13687 (South Colton, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 13687 (South Colton, NY) pay an average of $955 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 13687 in the 5th percentile, 46% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 50% below, ranking #1266 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Corfu (ZIP 14036) at $955, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 1.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,233.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 13687 have fallen by 2.2%, ranging from $955 to $1,031 with a five-year average of $995, an annualized rate of -0.6% per year.

FEMA NRI places St. Lawrence County in the upper risk band at 77.9 (Relatively Low): national 78th percentile, #25/62 inside New York, and 12% above the 69.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 64.7 · Community Resilience 70.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 13687 Compares

vs National Average
$955 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs New York Average
$955 vs $1,896
50% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 13687, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $955
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 13687.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $976 -
2019 $1,031 +5.6%
2020 $1,021 -0.9%
2021 $990 -3.0%
2022 $955 -3.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 13687 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$995
Premium Range
$955 - $1,031
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in St. Lawrence County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 13687 via FIPS 36089. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
77.9
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#25
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $5,201,068

Social Vulnerability Index 64.7 · Community Resilience 70.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very 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 insurance peers outside New York for ZIP 13687

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 13687 in St. Lawrence County (NRI 77.9, 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 ($955/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 13687?
ZIP 13687 (South Colton, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $955 per year, #1266 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Colton, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 13687: a claims frequency of 0.96%, a loss ratio of 1.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 13687 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 13687 lands in the 5th percentile: its $955/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13687?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 13687 is N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 13687 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 13687 have ranged from $955 to $1,031, with a 5-year average of $995. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 13687 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 13687 runs 50% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $955/yr), ranking #1266 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 13687?
County NRI 77.9 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 13687 via St. Lawrence County FIPS 36089. In-state rank #25 of 62; national percentile 78th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 13687

This ZIP's premiums run at the 5th 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.