ZIP 14126 · Niagara County

Olcott, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14126, Olcott, New York.

19.7%
Loss ratio
#1525 of 1530
New York rank
396
Policies

The verdict

At $781/yr, Olcott, NY (ZIP 14126) sits in the 0th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 56% below the U.S. average.

$781
Avg premium (2022)
-56%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
since 2018
0th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$781/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $4,395
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14126 (Olcott, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 14126 (Olcott, NY) at $781 per year for 2022 across approximately 396 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 56% below that mark and lands in the 0th national percentile. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 14126 is 59% below, ranking #1525 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Canisteo (ZIP 14823) at $782, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 14126 is 19.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,395.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 14126 premiums fallen 0.3%, spanning $756 to $799 (five-year average: $780), an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 14126 Compares

vs National Average
$781 vs $1,776
56% below national avg
vs New York Average
$781 vs $1,896
59% below state avg
National Percentile
0th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14126, 2018–2022

$750$760$770$780$790$800$810 20182019202020212022 $781
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14126.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $783 -
2019 $781 -0.2%
2020 $799 +2.2%
2021 $756 -5.4%
2022 $781 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$780
Premium Range
$756 - $799
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14126

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 14126 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 14126?
At just the 0th national percentile, #1525 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 14126 (Olcott, NY) pay a comparatively low $781 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Olcott, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 14126: claims frequency (3.50%), loss ratio (19.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 0th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14126 compared to the national average?
At $781/yr, ZIP 14126 runs 56% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 0th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14126?
ZIP 14126 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14126 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 14126 have ranged from $756 to $799, with a 5-year average of $780. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 14126 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14126 runs 59% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $781/yr), ranking #1525 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.