ZIP 07102 · Essex County

Newark, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 07102, Newark, New Jersey averages $2,489/yr.

10.9%
Loss ratio
#72 of 561
New Jersey rank
4,136
Policies

The verdict

At $2,489/yr, Newark, NJ (ZIP 07102) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,489
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-10.5%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
12/100
07102 - Newark, NJ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,489/yr
Avg premium, 11th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
27.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 07102's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,489 Higher than most more expensive than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,489/yr
Above-median premium
-10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.17%
Avg severity: $6,517
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07102 (Newark, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 07102 (Newark, NJ) at $2,489 per year for 2022 across approximately 4,136 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 07102 in the 89th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07102 is 34% above, ranking #72 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Linwood (ZIP 08221) at $2,489, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 10.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,517.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 07102 costs have fallen 10.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,340 to a high of $2,808, an annualized rate of -2.7% per year.

FEMA NRI places Essex County in the upper risk band at 97.7 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #3/21 inside New Jersey, and 8% above the 90.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 80.3 · Community Resilience 27.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 07102 Compares

vs National Average
$2,489 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,489 vs $1,858
34% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07102, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,489
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07102.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,781 -
2019 $2,808 +1.0%
2020 $2,617 -6.8%
2021 $2,340 -10.6%
2022 $2,489 +6.4%

Cost relief window in ZIP 07102, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,607
Premium Range
$2,340 - $2,808
Annual Change Rate
-2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Essex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 07102 via FIPS 34013. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.7
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $19,448,536

Social Vulnerability Index 80.3 · Community Resilience 27.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Jersey NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 07102's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 07102's county NRI is 97.7 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Jersey containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,489/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 07102?
At the 89th percentile nationally, #72 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 07102 (Newark, NJ) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,489 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newark, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07102: a claims frequency of 4.17%, a loss ratio of 10.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07102 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07102 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,489/yr average is 40% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07102?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07102 is N/A in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07102 over 5 years?
ZIP 07102 premiums spanned $2,340 to $2,808 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,607. The annualized change rate is -2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 07102 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07102 has an average premium of $2,489/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 34% above the state average, ranking #72 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 07102?
Essex County scores 97.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #3 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Heat Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 07102

This ZIP's premiums run at the 89th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.