ZIP 14840 Insurance Data

Hammondsport, New York · Steuben County · 20 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,046/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $13,271
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-6.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14840 (Hammondsport, NY)

ZIP 14840 (Hammondsport, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,046 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 45% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 14840 is 39.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,271. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 6.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 14840 have risen by 2.2%, ranging from $1,018 to $1,051 with a five-year average of $1,033 — an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 14840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,046 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,046 vs $1,896
45% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,023
2019 $1,027 +0.4%
2020 $1,018 -0.9%
2021 $1,051 +3.2%
2022 $1,046 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,033
Premium Range
$1,018 - $1,051
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 14840?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 14840 (Hammondsport, NY) is $1,046 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hammondsport, NY?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.13% in this ZIP), loss ratio (39.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.60%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14840 compared to the national average?
ZIP 14840 premiums of $1,046/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14840?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14840 is 0.60%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -6.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14840 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 14840 have ranged from $1,018 to $1,051, with a 5-year average of $1,033. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 14840 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14840 has an average premium of $1,046/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 45% below the state average.

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