ZIP 14004 · Erie County

Alden, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14004, Alden, New York.

78.5%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#1348 of 1530
New York rank
102
Policies

The verdict

Alden, NY (ZIP 14004) averages $925/yr for homeowners insurance, 48% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally.

$925
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
+4.0%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$925/yr
+4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
78.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.55%
Avg severity: $15,978
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
+148.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14004 (Alden, NY)

ZIP 14004 (Alden, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $925 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 102 reported policies. That is 48% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 51% below that figure, ranking #1348 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Lewis (ZIP 12950) at $924, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 78.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 14004. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,978. Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 14004 at expiration, a rise of 148.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 14004 have risen by 4.0%, ranging from $889 to $925 with a five-year average of $905, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 14004 Compares

vs National Average
$925 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs New York Average
$925 vs $1,896
51% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14004, 2018–2022

$880$890$900$910$920$930 20182019202020212022 $925
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14004.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $889 -
2019 $908 +2.1%
2020 $905 -0.3%
2021 $897 -0.9%
2022 $925 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$905
Premium Range
$889 - $925
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14004

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 14004?
ZIP 14004 (Alden, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 3rd percentile as of 2022, averaging $925 per year, #1348 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alden, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 14004: a claims frequency of 4.55%, a loss ratio of 78.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.02%, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14004 compared to the national average?
At $925/yr, ZIP 14004 runs 48% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14004?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14004 is 1.02%, a rise of 148.2% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14004 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 14004 runs $889-$925 (5-year average $905). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 14004 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14004 has an average premium of $925/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 51% below the state average, ranking #1348 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.