ZIP 07109 · Essex County

Belleville, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07109, Belleville, New Jersey.

21.8%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#348 of 561
New Jersey rank
4,186
Policies

The verdict

Belleville, NJ (ZIP 07109) averages $1,508/yr for homeowners insurance, 15% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally.

$1,508
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,508/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.26%
Avg severity: $7,716
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-5.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07109 (Belleville, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 07109 (Belleville, NJ) pay an average of $1,508 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4,186 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 07109 in the 47th percentile, 15% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #348 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Great Meadows (ZIP 07838) at $1,508, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 21.8%, 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 4.26%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,716. Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 07109 at expiration, a drop of 5.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 07109 costs have risen 2.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,477 to a high of $1,513, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 07109 Compares

vs National Average
$1,508 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,508 vs $1,858
19% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07109, 2018–2022

$1,470$1,480$1,490$1,500$1,510$1,520 20182019202020212022 $1,508
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07109.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,477 -
2019 $1,513 +2.5%
2020 $1,507 -0.4%
2021 $1,497 -0.7%
2022 $1,508 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,500
Premium Range
$1,477 - $1,513
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07109

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

  • Compare ZIP 07109 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 07109?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 07109 (Belleville, NJ) averages $1,508 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 47th percentile, #348 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Belleville, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07109: a claims frequency of 4.26%, a loss ratio of 21.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.60%, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07109 compared to the national average?
At $1,508/yr, ZIP 07109 runs 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07109?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07109 is 0.60%, a drop of 5.2% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07109 over 5 years?
ZIP 07109 premiums spanned $1,477 to $1,513 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,500. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 07109 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07109 runs 19% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,508/yr), ranking #348 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.