ZIP 07112 · Essex County

Newark, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07112, Newark, New Jersey.

109.2%
Loss ratio
2.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#79 of 561
New Jersey rank
5,661
Policies

The verdict

Newark, NJ (ZIP 07112) averages $2,441/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,441
Avg premium (2022)
+37%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,441/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
109.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.46%
Avg severity: $35,741
Nonrenewal Rate
2.38%
+173.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07112 (Newark, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 07112 (Newark, NJ) runs $2,441 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5,661 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% above that mark and lands in the 88th national percentile. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07112 is 31% above, ranking #79 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Brookside (ZIP 07926) at $2,449, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 109.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,741. Insurers decline to renew 2.38% of policies in ZIP 07112 at expiration, a rise of 173.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.0% through 2022, ranging $2,325 to $2,484 with a 5-year average of $2,413, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 07112 Compares

vs National Average
$2,441 vs $1,776
37% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,441 vs $1,858
31% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07112, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,441
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07112.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,325 -
2019 $2,430 +4.5%
2020 $2,386 -1.8%
2021 $2,484 +4.1%
2022 $2,441 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,413
Premium Range
$2,325 - $2,484
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07112

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 07112?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 07112 (Newark, NJ): $2,441/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #79 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newark, NJ?
ZIP 07112 is running a loss ratio above 100% (109.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 7.46% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.38%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07112 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07112 premiums of $2,441/yr are 37% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07112?
ZIP 07112 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.38% in New Jersey, a rise of 173.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07112 over 5 years?
ZIP 07112 premiums spanned $2,325 to $2,484 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,413. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 07112 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07112 has an average premium of $2,441/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 31% above the state average, ranking #79 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.