ZIP 14062 · Chautauqua County

Forestville, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14062, Forestville, New York.

12.5%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#1180 of 1530
New York rank
17
Policies

The verdict

At $990/yr, Forestville, NY (ZIP 14062) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$990
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$990/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.56%
Avg severity: $4,836
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
+445.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14062 (Forestville, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 14062 (Forestville, NY) runs $990 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 17 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 14062 in the 7th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 48% below, ranking #1180 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Van Etten (ZIP 14889) at $990, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 14062. About 2.56% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,836. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.28% in this ZIP, a rise of 445.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 14062 have risen by 3.6%, ranging from $955 to $999 with a five-year average of $979, 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 14062 Compares

vs National Average
$990 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs New York Average
$990 vs $1,896
48% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14062, 2018–2022

$950$960$970$980$990$1,000$1,010 20182019202020212022 $990
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14062.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $955 -
2019 $959 +0.4%
2020 $992 +3.5%
2021 $999 +0.7%
2022 $990 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$979
Premium Range
$955 - $999
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14062

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

  • Put ZIP 14062 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 14062?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 14062 (Forestville, NY) is comparatively affordable at $990 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #1180 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Forestville, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 14062: a claims frequency of 2.56%, a loss ratio of 12.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.28%, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14062 compared to the national average?
ZIP 14062 premiums of $990/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14062?
Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 14062 in New York, a rise of 445.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14062 over 5 years?
ZIP 14062 premiums spanned $955 to $999 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $979. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 14062 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 14062 averages $990/yr, 48% below that figure, ranking #1180 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.