ZIP 14304 · Niagara County

Niagara Falls, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14304, Niagara Falls, New York.

35.5%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#1457 of 1530
New York rank
528
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 14304 (Niagara Falls, NY) homeowners insurance averages $864/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$864
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$864/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.67%
Avg severity: $6,570
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%
-47.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14304 (Niagara Falls, NY)

ZIP 14304 (Niagara Falls, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $864 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 528 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 14304 comes in 51% below, the 1st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 54% (below), ranking #1457 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Angola (ZIP 14006) at $863, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 14304. About 4.67% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,570. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.36% in this ZIP, a drop of 47.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 14304 costs have risen 3.7% since 2018, from a low of $833 to a high of $864, 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 14304 Compares

vs National Average
$864 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs New York Average
$864 vs $1,896
54% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14304, 2018–2022

$830$840$850$860$870 20182019202020212022 $864
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14304.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $833 -
2019 $835 +0.2%
2020 $836 +0.1%
2021 $850 +1.7%
2022 $864 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$843
Premium Range
$833 - $864
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14304

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 14304?
At just the 1st national percentile, #1457 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 14304 (Niagara Falls, NY) pay a comparatively low $864 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Niagara Falls, NY?
In ZIP 14304, insurers report a 35.5% loss ratio, a 4.67% claims frequency, and a 0.36% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14304 compared to the national average?
At $864/yr, ZIP 14304 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14304?
Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 14304 in New York, a drop of 47.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14304 over 5 years?
ZIP 14304 premiums spanned $833 to $864 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $843. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 14304 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14304 runs 54% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $864/yr), ranking #1457 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.