ZIP 14051 · Erie County

East Amherst, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14051, East Amherst, New York.

26.5%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#736 of 1530
New York rank
461
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in East Amherst, NY (ZIP 14051) runs $1,257/yr on average: the 28th percentile nationally and 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,257
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,257/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.19%
Avg severity: $7,941
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-40.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14051 (East Amherst, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 14051 (East Amherst, NY) at $1,257 per year for 2022 across approximately 461 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 14051 in the 28th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 14051 is 34% below, ranking #736 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Ferndale (ZIP 12734) at $1,258, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,941. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.23% in this ZIP, a drop of 40.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 14051 have risen by 5.0%, ranging from $1,198 to $1,257 with a five-year average of $1,224, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 14051 Compares

vs National Average
$1,257 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,257 vs $1,896
34% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14051, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,257
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14051.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,198 -
2019 $1,214 +1.4%
2020 $1,217 +0.3%
2021 $1,237 +1.7%
2022 $1,257 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,224
Premium Range
$1,198 - $1,257
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14051

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

  • Put ZIP 14051 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 14051?
ZIP 14051 (East Amherst, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,257 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #736 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Amherst, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 14051: a claims frequency of 4.19%, a loss ratio of 26.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.23%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14051 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 14051 lands in the 28th percentile: its $1,257/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14051?
Insurers decline to renew 0.23% of policies in ZIP 14051 in New York, a drop of 40.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14051 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 14051 runs $1,198-$1,257 (5-year average $1,224). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 14051 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14051 runs 34% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,257/yr), ranking #736 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.