ZIP 14012 · Niagara County
Barker, NY Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14012, Barker, New York.
- 72.4%
- Loss ratio
- 0.45%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #1312 of 1530
- New York rank
- 28
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Barker, NY (ZIP 14012) runs $940/yr on average: the 4th percentile nationally and 47% below the U.S. average.
- $940
- Avg premium (2022)
- -47%
- vs U.S. average
- +3.5%
- since 2018
- 4th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 14012 (Barker, NY)
Homeowners in ZIP 14012 (Barker, NY) pay an average of $940 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 28 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 47% below that mark and lands in the 4th national percentile. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 50% below, ranking #1312 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Le Roy (ZIP 14482) at $940, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 14012 is 72.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,124. Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 14012 at expiration, a drop of 37.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 14012 costs have risen 3.5% since 2018, from a low of $909 to a high of $957, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 14012 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 14012, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $909 | - |
| 2019 | $938 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | $925 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | $957 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $940 | -1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 14012
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 14012 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- New York's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New York overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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