ZIP 07926 · Morris County

Brookside, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 07926, Brookside, New Jersey averages $2,449/yr.

27.4%
Loss ratio
#78 of 561
New Jersey rank
175
Policies

The verdict

Brookside, NJ (ZIP 07926) averages $2,449/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,449
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-6.3%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
29/100
07926 - Brookside, NJ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,449/yr
Avg premium, 12th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
92.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
89.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 07926's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,449 Higher than most more expensive than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,449/yr
Above-median premium
-6.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
16.00%
Avg severity: $4,187
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07926 (Brookside, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 07926 (Brookside, NJ) at $2,449 per year for 2022 across approximately 175 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 07926 comes in 38% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 32% (above), ranking #78 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Newark (ZIP 07112) at $2,441, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 16.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,187.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 6.3% through 2022, ranging $2,374 to $2,614 with a 5-year average of $2,478, an annualized rate of -1.6% per year.

Morris County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 92.9 (Relatively Moderate), 93rd percentile nationally and #13 of 21 New Jersey counties - 2% above the state mean of 90.8. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 89.5. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 07926 Compares

vs National Average
$2,449 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,449 vs $1,858
32% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07926, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,449
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07926.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,614 -
2019 $2,513 -3.8%
2020 $2,440 -2.9%
2021 $2,374 -2.7%
2022 $2,449 +3.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 07926, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,478
Premium Range
$2,374 - $2,614
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Morris County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 07926 via FIPS 34027. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
92.9
Relatively Moderate · 93rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#13
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $14,949,633

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 89.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Jersey NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Morris County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 07926 in Morris County (NRI 92.9, hazard Cold Wave), both outside New Jersey. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,449/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 07926?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 07926 (Brookside, NJ): $2,449/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #78 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed -6.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brookside, NJ?
In ZIP 07926, insurers report a 27.4% loss ratio, a 16.00% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07926 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07926 lands in the 88th percentile: its $2,449/yr average is 38% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07926?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07926 is N/A in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07926 over 5 years?
ZIP 07926 premiums spanned $2,374 to $2,614 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,478. The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 07926 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07926 has an average premium of $2,449/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 32% above the state average, ranking #78 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 07926?
County NRI 92.9 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 07926 via Morris County FIPS 34027. In-state rank #13 of 21; national percentile 93rd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 07926

This ZIP's premiums run at the 88th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.