ZIP 07205 · Union County

Hillside, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07205, Hillside, New Jersey.

52.6%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#313 of 561
New Jersey rank
2,999
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hillside, NJ (ZIP 07205) runs $1,559/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,559
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,559/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.27%
Avg severity: $13,086
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
+55.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07205 (Hillside, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 07205 (Hillside, NJ) pay an average of $1,559 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,999 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 07205 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #313 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Lawnside (ZIP 08045) at $1,558, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 07205 is 52.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,086. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.25% in this ZIP, a rise of 55.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07205 have risen by 4.7%, ranging from $1,489 to $1,559 with a five-year average of $1,524, 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 07205 Compares

vs National Average
$1,559 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,559 vs $1,858
16% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07205, 2018–2022

$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,559
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07205.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,489 -
2019 $1,524 +2.3%
2020 $1,531 +0.5%
2021 $1,519 -0.8%
2022 $1,559 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,524
Premium Range
$1,489 - $1,559
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07205

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

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 07205?
At the 51st percentile nationally, #313 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 07205 (Hillside, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,559 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hillside, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 07205: claims frequency (6.27%), loss ratio (52.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.25%), together placing this ZIP at the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07205 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07205 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,559/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07205?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07205 is 1.25%, a rise of 55.7% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07205 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 07205 have ranged from $1,489 to $1,559, with a 5-year average of $1,524. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 07205 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07205 runs 16% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,559/yr), ranking #313 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.