ZIP 07748 Insurance Data

Middletown, New Jersey · Monmouth County · 809 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,930/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.73%
Avg severity: $12,577
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+45.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07748 (Middletown, NJ)

ZIP 07748 (Middletown, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,930 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 809 reported policies. That is 9% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 72th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 4% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 07748 is 30.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,577. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.57% in this ZIP, a rise of 45.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07748 have risen by 0.6%, ranging from $1,912 to $1,944 with a five-year average of $1,929 — an annualized rate of +0.1% per year. 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 07748 Compares

vs National Average
$1,930 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,930 vs $1,858
4% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,919
2019 $1,944 +1.3%
2020 $1,940 -0.2%
2021 $1,912 -1.5%
2022 $1,930 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,929
Premium Range
$1,912 - $1,944
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 07748?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 07748 (Middletown, NJ) is $1,930 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Middletown, NJ?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.73% in this ZIP), loss ratio (30.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.57%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07748 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07748 premiums of $1,930/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07748?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07748 is 0.57%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +45.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07748 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 07748 have ranged from $1,912 to $1,944, with a 5-year average of $1,929. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 07748 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07748 has an average premium of $1,930/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average.

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