ZIP 07438 · Morris County

Oak Ridge, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07438, Oak Ridge, New Jersey.

27.1%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#493 of 561
New Jersey rank
162
Policies

The verdict

Oak Ridge, NJ (ZIP 07438) averages $1,323/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally.

$1,323
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
-0.1%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,323/yr
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.30%
Avg severity: $8,326
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
+12.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07438 (Oak Ridge, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 07438 (Oak Ridge, NJ) at $1,323 per year for 2022 across approximately 162 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 29% below, ranking #493 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Hackettstown (ZIP 07840) at $1,322, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 07438. About 4.30% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,326. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.44% in this ZIP, a rise of 12.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 07438 costs have fallen 0.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,310 to a high of $1,350, an annualized rate of -0.0% 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 07438 Compares

vs National Average
$1,323 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,323 vs $1,858
29% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07438, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,310$1,320$1,330$1,340$1,350$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,323
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07438.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,324 -
2019 $1,329 +0.4%
2020 $1,350 +1.6%
2021 $1,310 -3.0%
2022 $1,323 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,327
Premium Range
$1,310 - $1,350
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07438

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 07438?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 07438 (Oak Ridge, NJ) averages $1,323 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #493 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed -0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oak Ridge, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07438: a claims frequency of 4.30%, a loss ratio of 27.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.44%, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07438 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07438 premiums of $1,323/yr are 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07438?
Insurers decline to renew 0.44% of policies in ZIP 07438 in New Jersey, a rise of 12.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07438 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 07438 runs $1,310-$1,350 (5-year average $1,327). The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 07438 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 07438 averages $1,323/yr, 29% below that figure, ranking #493 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.