ZIP 14781 Insurance Data
Sherman, New York · Chautauqua County · 11 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 14781 (Sherman, NY)
ZIP 14781 (Sherman, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $945 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 47% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 50% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 14781 is 28.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,129.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 14781 have risen by 8.5%, ranging from $871 to $945 with a five-year average of $904 — an annualized rate of +2.1% per year. 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 14781 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $871 | — |
| 2019 | $879 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $901 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $923 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $945 | +2.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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