ZIP 14838 · Chemung County

Erin, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14838, Erin, New York.

3.1%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#1427 of 1530
New York rank
21
Policies

The verdict

At $885/yr, Erin, NY (ZIP 14838) sits in the 2nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 50% below the U.S. average.

$885
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+1.7%
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)
$885/yr
+1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.01%
Avg severity: $2,705
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
-4.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14838 (Erin, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 14838 (Erin, NY) pay an average of $885 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% below that mark and lands in the 2nd national percentile. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 53% below, ranking #1427 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Newfane (ZIP 14108) at $885, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 3.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 14838. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,705. Insurers decline to renew 0.34% of policies in ZIP 14838 at expiration, a drop of 4.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 14838 have risen by 1.7%, ranging from $842 to $885 with a five-year average of $865, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 14838 Compares

vs National Average
$885 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs New York Average
$885 vs $1,896
53% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14838, 2018–2022

$830$840$850$860$870$880$890 20182019202020212022 $885
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14838.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $870 -
2019 $866 -0.5%
2020 $842 -2.7%
2021 $865 +2.7%
2022 $885 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$865
Premium Range
$842 - $885
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14838

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

  • Put ZIP 14838 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • New York's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New York overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 14838?
ZIP 14838 (Erin, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $885 per year, #1427 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Erin, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 14838: a claims frequency of 1.01%, a loss ratio of 3.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.34%, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14838 compared to the national average?
ZIP 14838 premiums of $885/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 14838?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14838 is 0.34%, a drop of 4.0% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14838 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 14838 runs $842-$885 (5-year average $865). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 14838 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 14838 averages $885/yr, 53% below that figure, ranking #1427 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.