ZIP 07105 · Essex County

Newark, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07105, Newark, New Jersey.

30.9%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#132 of 561
New Jersey rank
3,902
Policies

The verdict

Newark, NJ (ZIP 07105) averages $2,055/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally.

$2,055
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,055/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.51%
Avg severity: $18,135
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+109.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07105 (Newark, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 07105 (Newark, NJ) runs $2,055 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3,902 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% above that mark and lands in the 77th national percentile. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 11% above, ranking #132 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Lanoka Harbor (ZIP 08734) at $2,054, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 07105 shows a 30.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.51% of policies in ZIP 07105 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,135. 0.94% of ZIP 07105 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 109.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07105 have risen by 0.7%, ranging from $2,041 to $2,097 with a five-year average of $2,066, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 07105 Compares

vs National Average
$2,055 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,055 vs $1,858
11% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07105, 2018–2022

$2,020$2,040$2,060$2,080$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,055
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07105.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,041 -
2019 $2,097 +2.7%
2020 $2,083 -0.6%
2021 $2,055 -1.3%
2022 $2,055 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,066
Premium Range
$2,041 - $2,097
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07105

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

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 07105?
ZIP 07105 (Newark, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,055 per year as of 2022 (77th percentile, #132 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newark, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07105: a claims frequency of 3.51%, a loss ratio of 30.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.94%, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07105 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07105 premiums of $2,055/yr are 16% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07105?
ZIP 07105 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.94% in New Jersey, a rise of 109.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07105 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 07105 runs $2,041-$2,097 (5-year average $2,066). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 07105 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07105 has an average premium of $2,055/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #132 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.