ZIP 07920 · Somerset County

Basking Ridge, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07920, Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

29.8%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#111 of 561
New Jersey rank
440
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 07920 (Basking Ridge, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $2,158/yr, 81st percentile nationally, 22% above the U.S. norm.

$2,158
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,158/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.06%
Avg severity: $10,614
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
+171.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07920 (Basking Ridge, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 07920 (Basking Ridge, NJ) runs $2,158 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 440 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07920 comes in 22% above, the 81st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #111 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Livingston (ZIP 07039) at $2,161, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 07920 shows a 29.8% 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 6.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,614. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.81%, a rise of 171.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07920 have risen by 0.6%, ranging from $2,110 to $2,185 with a five-year average of $2,147, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 07920 Compares

vs National Average
$2,158 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,158 vs $1,858
16% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07920, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,120$2,140$2,160$2,180$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,158
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07920.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,146 -
2019 $2,185 +1.8%
2020 $2,136 -2.2%
2021 $2,110 -1.3%
2022 $2,158 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,147
Premium Range
$2,110 - $2,185
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07920

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 07920?
ZIP 07920 (Basking Ridge, NJ) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,158 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #111 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Basking Ridge, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 07920: claims frequency (6.06%), loss ratio (29.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.81%), together placing this ZIP at the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07920 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07920 lands in the 81st percentile: its $2,158/yr average is 22% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07920?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07920 is 0.81%, a rise of 171.6% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07920 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 07920 runs $2,110-$2,185 (5-year average $2,147). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 07920 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07920 has an average premium of $2,158/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 16% above the state average, ranking #111 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.