ZIP 14865 · Schuyler County

Montour Falls, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14865, Montour Falls, New York.

12.9%
Loss ratio
0.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#1356 of 1530
New York rank
50
Policies

The verdict

At $920/yr, Montour Falls, NY (ZIP 14865) sits in the 3rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 48% below the U.S. average.

$920
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$920/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.33%
Avg severity: $5,099
Nonrenewal Rate
0.78%
-7.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14865 (Montour Falls, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 14865 (Montour Falls, NY) at $920 per year for 2022 across approximately 50 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 48% below that mark and lands in the 3rd national percentile. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 51% below that figure, ranking #1356 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Camillus (ZIP 13031) at $920, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 12.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.33% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,099. 0.78% of ZIP 14865 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 7.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 14865 premiums risen 6.4%, spanning $864 to $920 (five-year average: $885), an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 14865 Compares

vs National Average
$920 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs New York Average
$920 vs $1,896
51% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14865, 2018–2022

$860$880$900$920$940 20182019202020212022 $920
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14865.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $864 -
2019 $864 -0.0%
2020 $903 +4.5%
2021 $874 -3.1%
2022 $920 +5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$885
Premium Range
$864 - $920
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14865

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

  • Put ZIP 14865 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 14865?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 14865 (Montour Falls, NY) is comparatively affordable at $920 per year as of 2022, just the 3rd percentile nationally, #1356 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montour Falls, NY?
In ZIP 14865, insurers report a 12.9% loss ratio, a 2.33% claims frequency, and a 0.78% nonrenewal rate, the 3rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14865 compared to the national average?
At $920/yr, ZIP 14865 runs 48% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14865?
Insurers decline to renew 0.78% of policies in ZIP 14865 in New York, a drop of 7.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14865 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 14865 have ranged from $864 to $920, with a 5-year average of $885. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 14865 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14865 runs 51% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $920/yr), ranking #1356 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.