ZIP 07102 · Essex County

Newark, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07102, Newark, New Jersey.

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. average.

$2,489
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. 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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,489/yr
-10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 07102

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 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.

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.