ZIP 14729 · Cattaraugus County

East Otto, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14729, East Otto, New York.

3.9%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#1068 of 1530
New York rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $1,038/yr, East Otto, NY (ZIP 14729) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,038
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+7.6%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,038/yr
+7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.60%
Avg severity: $2,530
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14729 (East Otto, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 14729 (East Otto, NY) at $1,038 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 14729 in the 10th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 45% (below), ranking #1068 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Perrysburg (ZIP 14129) at $1,037, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 3.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.60% of policies in ZIP 14729 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,530. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 14729 premiums risen 7.6%, spanning $965 to $1,038 (five-year average: $1,003), an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 14729 Compares

vs National Average
$1,038 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,038 vs $1,896
45% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14729, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,038
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14729.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $965 -
2019 $989 +2.5%
2020 $990 +0.1%
2021 $1,033 +4.4%
2022 $1,038 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,003
Premium Range
$965 - $1,038
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14729

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 14729?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 14729 (East Otto, NY) is comparatively affordable at $1,038 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #1068 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Otto, NY?
In ZIP 14729, insurers report a 3.9% loss ratio, a 1.60% claims frequency, and a 0.53% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14729 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 14729 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,038/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14729?
ZIP 14729 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.53% in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14729 over 5 years?
ZIP 14729 premiums spanned $965 to $1,038 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,003. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 14729 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 14729 averages $1,038/yr, 45% below that figure, ranking #1068 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.