ZIP 07849 · Morris County

Lake Hopatcong, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07849, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.

84.3%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#497 of 561
New Jersey rank
475
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lake Hopatcong, NJ (ZIP 07849) runs $1,320/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,320
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
-3.1%
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)
$1,320/yr
-3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.71%
Avg severity: $23,632
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+88.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07849 (Lake Hopatcong, NJ)

ZIP 07849 (Lake Hopatcong, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,320 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 475 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 07849 in the 33rd percentile, 26% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 29% below, ranking #497 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Westville (ZIP 08093) at $1,319, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 07849 shows a 84.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,632. Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 07849 at expiration, a rise of 88.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 07849 costs have fallen 3.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,320 to a high of $1,394, 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 07849 Compares

vs National Average
$1,320 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,320 vs $1,858
29% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07849, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,320
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07849.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,362 -
2019 $1,394 +2.4%
2020 $1,379 -1.1%
2021 $1,334 -3.3%
2022 $1,320 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,358
Premium Range
$1,320 - $1,394
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07849

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

  • Compare ZIP 07849 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 07849?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 07849 (Lake Hopatcong, NJ) averages $1,320 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #497 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed -3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Hopatcong, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07849: a claims frequency of 4.71%, a loss ratio of 84.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07849 compared to the national average?
At $1,320/yr, ZIP 07849 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07849?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07849 is 0.84%, a rise of 88.9% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07849 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 07849 have ranged from $1,320 to $1,394, with a 5-year average of $1,358. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 07849 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07849 has an average premium of $1,320/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 29% below the state average, ranking #497 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.