ZIP 07004 · Essex County

Fairfield, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07004, Fairfield, New Jersey.

47.5%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#248 of 561
New Jersey rank
283
Policies

The verdict

Fairfield, NJ (ZIP 07004) averages $1,653/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally.

$1,653
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,653/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.62%
Avg severity: $11,874
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+28.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07004 (Fairfield, NJ)

ZIP 07004 (Fairfield, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,653 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 283 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07004 is 11% below, ranking #248 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Estell Manor (ZIP 08319) at $1,653, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 07004 shows a 47.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.62% of policies in ZIP 07004 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,874. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.64%, a rise of 28.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.7% through 2022, ranging $1,616 to $1,687 with a 5-year average of $1,654, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 07004 Compares

vs National Average
$1,653 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,653 vs $1,858
11% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07004, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,653
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07004.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,641 -
2019 $1,671 +1.8%
2020 $1,687 +0.9%
2021 $1,616 -4.2%
2022 $1,653 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,654
Premium Range
$1,616 - $1,687
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07004

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

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 07004?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 07004 (Fairfield, NJ) averages $1,653 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 57th percentile, #248 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairfield, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07004: a claims frequency of 6.62%, a loss ratio of 47.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.64%, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07004 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07004 premiums of $1,653/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07004?
ZIP 07004 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.64% in New Jersey, a rise of 28.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07004 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 07004 have ranged from $1,616 to $1,687, with a 5-year average of $1,654. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 07004 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07004 has an average premium of $1,653/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #248 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey 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.