ZIP 14571 · Orleans County

Waterport, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14571, Waterport, New York.

36.1%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#1434 of 1530
New York rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Waterport, NY (ZIP 14571) averages $879/yr for homeowners insurance, 50% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally.

$879
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$879/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.77%
Avg severity: $8,433
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-3.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14571 (Waterport, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 14571 (Waterport, NY) pay an average of $879 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 14571 comes in 50% below, the 2nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 54% below that figure, ranking #1434 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Freedom (ZIP 14065) at $879, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 14571 is 36.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,433. Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 14571 at expiration, a drop of 3.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.9% through 2022, ranging $825 to $879 with a 5-year average of $857, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 14571 Compares

vs National Average
$879 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs New York Average
$879 vs $1,896
54% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14571, 2018–2022

$820$840$860$880$900 20182019202020212022 $879
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14571.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $839 -
2019 $869 +3.6%
2020 $825 -5.0%
2021 $875 +6.0%
2022 $879 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$857
Premium Range
$825 - $879
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14571

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 14571?
ZIP 14571 (Waterport, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $879 per year, #1434 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterport, NY?
In ZIP 14571, insurers report a 36.1% loss ratio, a 3.77% claims frequency, and a 0.68% nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14571 compared to the national average?
ZIP 14571 premiums of $879/yr are 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14571?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14571 is 0.68%, a drop of 3.4% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14571 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 14571 runs $825-$879 (5-year average $857). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 14571 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14571 runs 54% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $879/yr), ranking #1434 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.