ZIP 07840 · Warren County

Hackettstown, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07840, Hackettstown, New Jersey.

51.2%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#494 of 561
New Jersey rank
328
Policies

The verdict

At $1,322/yr, Hackettstown, NJ (ZIP 07840) sits in the 33rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,322
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
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)
$1,322/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.58%
Avg severity: $14,788
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+50.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07840 (Hackettstown, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 07840 (Hackettstown, NJ) pay an average of $1,322 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 328 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07840 comes in 26% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07840 is 29% below, ranking #494 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is North Arlington (ZIP 07031) at $1,321, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 07840 is 51.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.58% of policies in ZIP 07840 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,788. 0.64% of ZIP 07840 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 50.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 07840 premiums risen 3.4%, spanning $1,279 to $1,322 (five-year average: $1,306), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 07840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,322 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,322 vs $1,858
29% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07840, 2018–2022

$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310$1,320$1,330 20182019202020212022 $1,322
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07840.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,279 -
2019 $1,312 +2.6%
2020 $1,315 +0.2%
2021 $1,303 -0.9%
2022 $1,322 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,306
Premium Range
$1,279 - $1,322
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07840

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 07840?
ZIP 07840 (Hackettstown, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,322 per year as of 2022 (33rd percentile, #494 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hackettstown, NJ?
In ZIP 07840, insurers report a 51.2% loss ratio, a 4.58% claims frequency, and a 0.64% nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07840 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07840 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,322/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07840?
Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 07840 in New Jersey, a rise of 50.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07840 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 07840 runs $1,279-$1,322 (5-year average $1,306). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 07840 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 07840 averages $1,322/yr, 29% below that figure, ranking #494 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.