ZIP 14845 · Chemung County

Horseheads, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14845, Horseheads, New York.

16.7%
Loss ratio
0.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#1466 of 1530
New York rank
98
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 14845 (Horseheads, NY) homeowners insurance averages $859/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 52% below the U.S. norm.

$859
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$859/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.41%
Avg severity: $5,946
Nonrenewal Rate
0.11%
-64.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14845 (Horseheads, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 14845 (Horseheads, NY) at $859 per year for 2022 across approximately 98 reported policies. That is 52% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 14845 is 55% below, ranking #1466 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Plattsburgh (ZIP 12903) at $858, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 14845 is 16.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,946. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.11% in this ZIP, a drop of 64.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.7% through 2022, ranging $820 to $859 with a 5-year average of $843, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 14845 Compares

vs National Average
$859 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs New York Average
$859 vs $1,896
55% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14845, 2018–2022

$810$820$830$840$850$860$870 20182019202020212022 $859
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14845.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $820 -
2019 $839 +2.3%
2020 $844 +0.6%
2021 $852 +1.0%
2022 $859 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$843
Premium Range
$820 - $859
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14845

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 14845?
ZIP 14845 (Horseheads, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $859 per year, #1466 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Horseheads, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 14845: a claims frequency of 2.41%, a loss ratio of 16.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.11%, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14845 compared to the national average?
At $859/yr, ZIP 14845 runs 52% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14845?
Insurers decline to renew 0.11% of policies in ZIP 14845 in New York, a drop of 64.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14845 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 14845 have ranged from $820 to $859, with a 5-year average of $843. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 14845 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14845 runs 55% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $859/yr), ranking #1466 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.