ZIP 07063 · Union County

Plainfield, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07063, Plainfield, New Jersey.

64.6%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#395 of 561
New Jersey rank
2,920
Policies

The verdict

Plainfield, NJ (ZIP 07063) averages $1,445/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.

$1,445
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,445/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.29%
Avg severity: $14,838
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
+111.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07063 (Plainfield, NJ)

ZIP 07063 (Plainfield, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,445 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,920 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07063 comes in 19% below, the 42nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07063 is 22% below, ranking #395 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Woodbury Heights (ZIP 08097) at $1,445, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 64.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 07063. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,838. Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 07063 at expiration, a rise of 111.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 07063 costs have risen 5.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,370 to a high of $1,445, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 07063 Compares

vs National Average
$1,445 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,445 vs $1,858
22% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07063, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460 20182019202020212022 $1,445
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07063.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,370 -
2019 $1,405 +2.5%
2020 $1,409 +0.3%
2021 $1,397 -0.8%
2022 $1,445 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,405
Premium Range
$1,370 - $1,445
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07063

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 07063 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 07063?
At the 42nd percentile nationally, #395 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 07063 (Plainfield, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,445 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Plainfield, NJ?
In ZIP 07063, insurers report a 64.6% loss ratio, a 6.29% claims frequency, and a 1.09% nonrenewal rate, the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07063 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07063 lands in the 42nd percentile: its $1,445/yr average is 19% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07063?
ZIP 07063 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.09% in New Jersey, a rise of 111.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07063 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 07063 have ranged from $1,370 to $1,445, with a 5-year average of $1,405. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 07063 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07063 runs 22% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,445/yr), ranking #395 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.