ZIP 14859 · Tioga County

Lockwood, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14859, Lockwood, New York.

10.8%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#920 of 1530
New York rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Lockwood, NY (ZIP 14859) averages $1,110/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,110
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,110/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.97%
Avg severity: $3,020
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
+4.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14859 (Lockwood, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 14859 (Lockwood, NY) pay an average of $1,110 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 14859 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 41% below, ranking #920 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Fort Ann (ZIP 12827) at $1,110, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 10.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 14859. 3.97% of policies in ZIP 14859 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,020. 0.79% of ZIP 14859 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 4.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 14859 premiums risen 8.1%, spanning $1,027 to $1,110 (five-year average: $1,056), an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 14859 Compares

vs National Average
$1,110 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,110 vs $1,896
41% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14859, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,110
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14859.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,027 -
2019 $1,046 +1.9%
2020 $1,036 -1.0%
2021 $1,060 +2.3%
2022 $1,110 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,056
Premium Range
$1,027 - $1,110
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14859

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 14859 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 14859?
ZIP 14859 (Lockwood, NY) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,110 per year, #920 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lockwood, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 14859: a claims frequency of 3.97%, a loss ratio of 10.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.79%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14859 compared to the national average?
At $1,110/yr, ZIP 14859 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14859?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14859 is 0.79%, a rise of 4.8% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14859 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 14859 have ranged from $1,027 to $1,110, with a 5-year average of $1,056. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 14859 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14859 has an average premium of $1,110/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 41% below the state average, ranking #920 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.