ZIP 07006 · Essex County

Caldwell, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 07006, Caldwell, New Jersey averages $1,977/yr.

32.0%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#148 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,021
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 07006 (Caldwell, NJ) is #6,540 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #16,936 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,977
Avg premium (2022)
#6,540
of 25,593 on premium
#16,936
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
74th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
30/100
07006 - Caldwell, NJ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,977/yr
Avg premium, 26th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
27.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 07006's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,977 Around the middle lower than 26% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 07006. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Jersey, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 07006; crosshairs: New Jersey averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$753.6$2791.5$4829.5$6867.4$8905.40.2%0.6%1.0%1.5%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 07034 · Lake Hiawatha $1,124/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 07803 · Mine Hill $1,200/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 08059 · Mount Ephraim $1,235/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08007 · Barrington $1,262/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 07828 · Budd Lake $1,296/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 07008 · Carteret $1,304/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 07840 · Hackettstown $1,322/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08733 · Lakehurst $1,337/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 08882 · South River $1,362/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 08872 · Sayreville $1,376/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 08810 · Dayton $1,387/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 08848 · Milford $1,397/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 08873 · Somerset $1,409/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 07463 · Waldwick $1,421/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 08012 · Blackwood $1,435/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 08067 · Pedricktown $1,449/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08004 · Atco $1,460/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 08094 · Williamstown $1,472/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08861 · Perth Amboy $1,493/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 08035 · Haddon Heights $1,516/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 08302 · Bridgeton $1,531/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08088 · Vincentown $1,550/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 07070 · Rutherford $1,564/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 07731 · Howell $1,575/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 08085 · Swedesboro $1,593/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08234 · Egg Harbor Township $1,625/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 08533 · New Egypt $1,640/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 07004 · Fairfield $1,653/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08205 · Absecon $1,679/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07946 · Millington $1,710/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07869 · Randolph $1,737/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08201 · Absecon $1,791/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 07753 · Neptune $1,832/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 08534 · Pennington $1,867/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08223 · Marmora $1,900/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 08550 · Princeton Junction $1,954/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 07006 · Caldwell (this ZIP) $1,977/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 08092 · West Creek $1,996/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 07045 · Montville $2,063/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 07746 · Marlboro $2,102/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 07940 · Madison $2,169/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 07107 · Newark $2,250/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 07504 · Paterson $2,355/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 07716 · Atlantic Highlands $2,512/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 07934 · Gladstone $2,610/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 07901 · Summit $2,738/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08730 · Brielle $3,069/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 07030 · Hoboken $3,429/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 07762 · Spring Lake $4,325/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 07723 · Deal $8,535/yr · 1.25%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,977/yr
Above-median premium
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.0%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.15%
Avg severity: $10,297
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+20.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07006 (Caldwell, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 07006 (Caldwell, NJ) pay an average of $1,977 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,021 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07006 comes in 11% above, the 74th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 6% above that figure, ranking #148 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Port Republic (ZIP 08241) at $1,980, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.15% of policies in ZIP 07006 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,297. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.55% in this ZIP, a rise of 20.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07006 have fallen by 1.9%, ranging from $1,949 to $2,026 with a five-year average of $1,992, an annualized rate of -0.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places Essex County in the upper risk band at 97.7 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #3/21 inside New Jersey, and 8% above the 90.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 80.3 · Community Resilience 27.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 07006 Compares

vs National Average
$1,977 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,977 vs $1,858
6% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07006, 2018–2022

$1,940$1,960$1,980$2,000$2,020$2,040 20182019202020212022 $1,977
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07006.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,015 -
2019 $2,026 +0.6%
2020 $1,994 -1.6%
2021 $1,949 -2.2%
2022 $1,977 +1.4%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 07006, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,992
Premium Range
$1,949 - $2,026
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Essex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 07006 via FIPS 34013. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.7
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $19,448,536

Social Vulnerability Index 80.3 · Community Resilience 27.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Jersey NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Jersey for ZIP 07006

Cross-state peers for ZIP 07006: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New Jersey. County hazard context (Essex, NRI 97.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,977/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.55% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 07006?
At the 74th percentile nationally, #148 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 07006 (Caldwell, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,977 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Caldwell, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07006: a claims frequency of 6.15%, a loss ratio of 32.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.55%, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07006 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07006 premiums of $1,977/yr are 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07006?
ZIP 07006 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.55% in New Jersey, a rise of 20.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07006 over 5 years?
ZIP 07006 premiums spanned $1,949 to $2,026 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,992. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 07006 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 07006 averages $1,977/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #148 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 07006?
Essex County scores 97.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #3 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Heat Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 07006

This ZIP's premiums run at the 74th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.