ZIP 13838 Insurance Data
Sidney, New York · Delaware County · 164 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 13838 (Sidney, NY)
ZIP 13838 (Sidney, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $847 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 164 reported policies. That is 52% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 55% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 13838 is 29.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,569. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.37% in this ZIP, a drop of 0.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 13838 have risen by 6.5%, ranging from $795 to $847 with a five-year average of $822 — an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 13838 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $795 | — |
| 2019 | $824 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $818 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $827 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $847 | +2.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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