ZIP 14878 · Schuyler County

Rock Stream, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 14878, Rock Stream, New York.

4.6%
Loss ratio
#900 of 1530
New York rank
18
Policies

The verdict

At $1,120/yr, Rock Stream, NY (ZIP 14878) sits in the 17th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,120
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-0.6%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,120/yr
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.70%
Avg severity: $1,892
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 14878 (Rock Stream, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 14878 (Rock Stream, NY) pay an average of $1,120 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 14878 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 41% below, ranking #900 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Gansevoort (ZIP 12831) at $1,120, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 14878 shows a 4.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.70% of policies in ZIP 14878 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,892.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 14878 have fallen by 0.6%, ranging from $1,120 to $1,152 with a five-year average of $1,131, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 14878 Compares

vs National Average
$1,120 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,120 vs $1,896
41% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 14878, 2018–2022

$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140$1,150$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,120
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 14878.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,127 -
2019 $1,126 -0.1%
2020 $1,128 +0.2%
2021 $1,152 +2.2%
2022 $1,120 -2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,131
Premium Range
$1,120 - $1,152
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 14878

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 14878?
At just the 17th national percentile, #900 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, homeowners in ZIP 14878 (Rock Stream, NY) pay a comparatively low $1,120 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rock Stream, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 14878: claims frequency (2.70%), loss ratio (4.6%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 14878 compared to the national average?
At $1,120/yr, ZIP 14878 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14878?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 14878 is N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 14878 over 5 years?
ZIP 14878 premiums spanned $1,120 to $1,152 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,131. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 14878 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 14878 has an average premium of $1,120/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 41% below the state average, ranking #900 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.