ZIP 07860 · Sussex County
Newton, NJ Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07860, Newton, New Jersey.
- 37.1%
- Loss ratio
- 0.61%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #442 of 561
- New Jersey rank
- 100
- Policies
The verdict
Newton, NJ (ZIP 07860) averages $1,390/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally.
- $1,390
- Avg premium (2022)
- -22%
- vs U.S. average
- +0.8%
- since 2018
- 38th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 07860 (Newton, NJ)
ZIP 07860 (Newton, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,390 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 100 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07860 comes in 22% below, the 38th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #442 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Maywood (ZIP 07607) at $1,389, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 37.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 07860. About 3.29% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,702. 0.61% of ZIP 07860 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 47.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07860 have risen by 0.8%, ranging from $1,373 to $1,400 with a five-year average of $1,386, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 07860 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 07860, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,379 | - |
| 2019 | $1,388 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | $1,400 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $1,373 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | $1,390 | +1.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 07860
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 07860 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how New Jersey compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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
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