ZIP 07040 · Essex County
Maplewood, NJ Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07040, Maplewood, New Jersey.
- 50.9%
- Loss ratio
- 1.28%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #135 of 561
- New Jersey rank
- 2,645
- Policies
The verdict
At $2,048/yr, Maplewood, NJ (ZIP 07040) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 15% above the U.S. average.
- $2,048
- Avg premium (2022)
- +15%
- vs U.S. average
- -2.0%
- since 2018
- 77th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 07040 (Maplewood, NJ)
Homeowners in ZIP 07040 (Maplewood, NJ) pay an average of $2,048 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,645 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 07040 in the 77th percentile, 15% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (above), ranking #135 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is West New York (ZIP 07093) at $2,051, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 07040 shows a 50.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,427. Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 07040 at expiration, a rise of 100.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 07040 premiums fallen 2.0%, spanning $2,033 to $2,109 (five-year average: $2,075), 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 07040 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 07040, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,090 | - |
| 2019 | $2,109 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $2,094 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $2,033 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | $2,048 | +0.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 07040
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Put ZIP 07040 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- New Jersey's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Jersey overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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
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