ZIP 07107 · Essex County

Newark, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07107, Newark, New Jersey.

28.8%
Loss ratio
1.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#97 of 561
New Jersey rank
8,833
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 07107 (Newark, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $2,250/yr, 83rd percentile nationally, 27% above the U.S. norm.

$2,250
Avg premium (2022)
+27%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,250/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.66%
Avg severity: $17,687
Nonrenewal Rate
1.39%
+66.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07107 (Newark, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 07107 (Newark, NJ) runs $2,250 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8,833 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 07107 in the 83rd percentile, 27% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07107 is 21% above, ranking #97 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Morganville (ZIP 07751) at $2,248, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 07107. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,687. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.39% in this ZIP, a rise of 66.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07107 have risen by 3.5%, ranging from $2,173 to $2,250 with a five-year average of $2,203, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 07107 Compares

vs National Average
$2,250 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,250 vs $1,858
21% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07107, 2018–2022

$2,160$2,180$2,200$2,220$2,240$2,260 20182019202020212022 $2,250
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07107.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,173 -
2019 $2,184 +0.5%
2020 $2,182 -0.1%
2021 $2,228 +2.1%
2022 $2,250 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,203
Premium Range
$2,173 - $2,250
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07107

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 07107?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 07107 (Newark, NJ): $2,250/year as of 2022, the 83rd national percentile, #97 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newark, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07107: a claims frequency of 3.66%, a loss ratio of 28.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.39%, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07107 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07107 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,250/yr average is 27% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07107?
Insurers decline to renew 1.39% of policies in ZIP 07107 in New Jersey, a rise of 66.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07107 over 5 years?
ZIP 07107 premiums spanned $2,173 to $2,250 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,203. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 07107 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07107 runs 21% above the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $2,250/yr), ranking #97 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.