ZIP 07018 · Essex County

East Orange, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07018, East Orange, New Jersey.

120.6%
Loss ratio
1.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#92 of 561
New Jersey rank
6,450
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in East Orange, NJ (ZIP 07018) runs $2,287/yr on average: the 84th percentile nationally and 29% above the U.S. average.

$2,287
Avg premium (2022)
+29%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
84th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,287/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
120.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.16%
Avg severity: $38,479
Nonrenewal Rate
1.67%
+63.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07018 (East Orange, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 07018 (East Orange, NJ) at $2,287 per year for 2022 across approximately 6,450 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% above that mark and lands in the 84th national percentile. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07018 is 23% above, ranking #92 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Mahwah (ZIP 07430) at $2,288, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 07018 shows a 120.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,479. 1.67% of ZIP 07018 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 63.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 07018 premiums risen 1.3%, spanning $2,223 to $2,287 (five-year average: $2,252), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 07018 Compares

vs National Average
$2,287 vs $1,776
29% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,287 vs $1,858
23% above state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07018, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,220$2,240$2,260$2,280$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,287
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07018.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,259 -
2019 $2,266 +0.3%
2020 $2,223 -1.9%
2021 $2,228 +0.2%
2022 $2,287 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,252
Premium Range
$2,223 - $2,287
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07018

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 07018 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how New Jersey compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. New Jersey overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 07018?
ZIP 07018 (East Orange, NJ) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,287 per year as of 2022, in the 84th percentile nationally, #92 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Orange, NJ?
Insurers in ZIP 07018 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 120.6%, alongside a claims frequency of 7.16% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.67%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07018 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07018 premiums of $2,287/yr are 29% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07018?
ZIP 07018 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.67% in New Jersey, a rise of 63.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07018 over 5 years?
ZIP 07018 premiums spanned $2,223 to $2,287 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,252. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 07018 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07018 has an average premium of $2,287/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 23% above the state average, ranking #92 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.