ZIP 07960 · Morris County

Morristown, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07960, Morristown, New Jersey.

51.7%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#106 of 561
New Jersey rank
482
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 07960 (Morristown, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $2,192/yr, 82nd percentile nationally, 23% above the U.S. norm.

$2,192
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
-1.7%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,192/yr
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.12%
Avg severity: $18,527
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
+16.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07960 (Morristown, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 07960 (Morristown, NJ) at $2,192 per year for 2022 across approximately 482 reported policies. That is 23% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 82nd percentile nationally. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 07960 is 18% above, ranking #106 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Jersey City (ZIP 07304) at $2,195, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 51.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 07960. About 6.12% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,527. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.77%, a rise of 16.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 07960 costs have fallen 1.7% since 2018, from a low of $2,192 to a high of $2,250, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 07960 Compares

vs National Average
$2,192 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,192 vs $1,858
18% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07960, 2018–2022

$2,180$2,200$2,220$2,240$2,260 20182019202020212022 $2,192
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07960.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,230 -
2019 $2,250 +0.9%
2020 $2,232 -0.8%
2021 $2,192 -1.8%
2022 $2,192 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,219
Premium Range
$2,192 - $2,250
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07960

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 07960?
At the 82nd percentile nationally, #106 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 07960 (Morristown, NJ) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,192 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morristown, NJ?
In ZIP 07960, insurers report a 51.7% loss ratio, a 6.12% claims frequency, and a 0.77% nonrenewal rate, the 82nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07960 compared to the national average?
At $2,192/yr, ZIP 07960 runs 23% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07960?
Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 07960 in New Jersey, a rise of 16.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07960 over 5 years?
ZIP 07960 premiums spanned $2,192 to $2,250 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,219. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 07960 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07960 runs 18% above the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $2,192/yr), ranking #106 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.