ZIP 14485 · Livingston County

Lima, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14485, Lima, New York.

17.3%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#1163 of 1530
New York rank
46
Policies

The verdict

At $996/yr, Lima, NY (ZIP 14485) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$996
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
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)
$996/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.39%
Avg severity: $5,096
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-4.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14485 (Lima, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 14485 (Lima, NY) pay an average of $996 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 46 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 14485 in the 7th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 47% below that figure, ranking #1163 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Buffalo (ZIP 14228) at $996, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 14485 shows a 17.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,096. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.46%, a drop of 4.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 14485 costs have risen 8.4% since 2018, from a low of $919 to a high of $996, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 14485 Compares

vs National Average
$996 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs New York Average
$996 vs $1,896
47% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14485, 2018–2022

$900$920$940$960$980$1,000 20182019202020212022 $996
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14485.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $919 -
2019 $932 +1.4%
2020 $970 +4.1%
2021 $983 +1.3%
2022 $996 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$960
Premium Range
$919 - $996
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14485

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 14485?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 14485 (Lima, NY) is comparatively affordable at $996 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #1163 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lima, NY?
In ZIP 14485, insurers report a 17.3% loss ratio, a 3.39% claims frequency, and a 0.46% nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14485 compared to the national average?
At $996/yr, ZIP 14485 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14485?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14485 is 0.46%, a drop of 4.6% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14485 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 14485 have ranged from $919 to $996, with a 5-year average of $960. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 14485 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14485 has an average premium of $996/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 47% below the state average, ranking #1163 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.