ZIP 14305 · Niagara County

Niagara Falls, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14305, Niagara Falls, New York.

43.9%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#1238 of 1530
New York rank
794
Policies

The verdict

Niagara Falls, NY (ZIP 14305) averages $963/yr for homeowners insurance, 46% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally.

$963
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$963/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.47%
Avg severity: $7,726
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-4.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14305 (Niagara Falls, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 14305 (Niagara Falls, NY) pay an average of $963 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 794 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 49% below that figure, ranking #1238 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Baldwinsville (ZIP 13027) at $963, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 14305 is 43.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,726. Insurers decline to renew 0.80% of policies in ZIP 14305 at expiration, a drop of 4.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 14305 costs have risen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $924 to a high of $969, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 14305 Compares

vs National Average
$963 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs New York Average
$963 vs $1,896
49% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14305, 2018–2022

$920$930$940$950$960$970$980 20182019202020212022 $963
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14305.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $924 -
2019 $940 +1.7%
2020 $936 -0.4%
2021 $969 +3.5%
2022 $963 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$947
Premium Range
$924 - $969
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14305

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

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 14305?
At just the 5th national percentile, #1238 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 14305 (Niagara Falls, NY) pay a comparatively low $963 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Niagara Falls, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 14305: claims frequency (5.47%), loss ratio (43.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14305 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 14305 lands in the 5th percentile: its $963/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14305?
ZIP 14305 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in New York, a drop of 4.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14305 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 14305 have ranged from $924 to $969, with a 5-year average of $947. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 14305 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14305 runs 49% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $963/yr), ranking #1238 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.