ZIP 07006 · Essex County

Caldwell, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07006, Caldwell, New Jersey.

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

The verdict

ZIP 07006 (Caldwell, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $1,977/yr, 74th percentile nationally, 11% above the U.S. norm.

$1,977
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,977/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.15%
Avg severity: $10,297
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 07006

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 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.

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.