ZIP 07008 · Middlesex County

Carteret, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07008, Carteret, New Jersey.

56.7%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#505 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,993
Policies

The verdict

At $1,304/yr, Carteret, NJ (ZIP 07008) sits in the 32nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,304
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,304/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.74%
Avg severity: $19,811
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
+92.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07008 (Carteret, NJ)

ZIP 07008 (Carteret, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,304 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,993 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07008 comes in 27% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07008 is 30% below, ranking #505 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Rockaway (ZIP 07866) at $1,304, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 07008 shows a 56.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.74% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,811. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 92.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 07008 costs have risen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,262 to a high of $1,304, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 07008 Compares

vs National Average
$1,304 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,304 vs $1,858
30% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07008, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310 20182019202020212022 $1,304
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07008.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,262 -
2019 $1,278 +1.2%
2020 $1,288 +0.8%
2021 $1,282 -0.4%
2022 $1,304 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,283
Premium Range
$1,262 - $1,304
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07008

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 07008?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 07008 (Carteret, NJ) averages $1,304 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 32nd percentile, #505 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carteret, NJ?
In ZIP 07008, insurers report a 56.7% loss ratio, a 3.74% claims frequency, and a 1.00% nonrenewal rate, the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07008 compared to the national average?
At $1,304/yr, ZIP 07008 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07008?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07008 is 1.00%, a rise of 92.7% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07008 over 5 years?
ZIP 07008 premiums spanned $1,262 to $1,304 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,283. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 07008 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07008 runs 30% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,304/yr), ranking #505 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.