ZIP 07731 · Monmouth County

Howell, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07731, Howell, New Jersey.

35.4%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#295 of 561
New Jersey rank
444
Policies

The verdict

Howell, NJ (ZIP 07731) averages $1,575/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,575
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,575/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.48%
Avg severity: $12,460
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
+69.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07731 (Howell, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 07731 (Howell, NJ) runs $1,575 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 444 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07731 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #295 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Hillsborough (ZIP 08844) at $1,576, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.48% of policies in ZIP 07731 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,460. Insurers decline to renew 0.52% of policies in ZIP 07731 at expiration, a rise of 69.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07731 have risen by 4.1%, ranging from $1,513 to $1,575 with a five-year average of $1,542, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 07731 Compares

vs National Average
$1,575 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,575 vs $1,858
15% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07731, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,575
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07731.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,513 -
2019 $1,549 +2.3%
2020 $1,546 -0.1%
2021 $1,528 -1.2%
2022 $1,575 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,542
Premium Range
$1,513 - $1,575
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07731

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

  • Put ZIP 07731 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 07731?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #295 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 07731 (Howell, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,575 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Howell, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 07731: claims frequency (4.48%), loss ratio (35.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.52%), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07731 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07731 premiums of $1,575/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07731?
ZIP 07731 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.52% in New Jersey, a rise of 69.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07731 over 5 years?
ZIP 07731 premiums spanned $1,513 to $1,575 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,542. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 07731 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 07731 averages $1,575/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #295 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.