ZIP 07977 · Somerset County
Peapack, NJ Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 07977, Peapack, New Jersey averages $2,722/yr.
- 2.6%
- Loss ratio
- #50 of 561
- New Jersey rank
- 173
- Policies
The verdict
Peapack, NJ (ZIP 07977) averages $2,722/yr for homeowners insurance, 53% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally.
- $2,722
- Avg premium (2022)
- +53%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- -14.5%
- since 2018
- 92nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
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.
Where ZIP 07977's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$2,722 Higher than most more expensive than 92% of 25,593 ZIP codes
tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 07977 (Peapack, NJ)
Homeowners in ZIP 07977 (Peapack, NJ) pay an average of $2,722 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 173 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 07977 in the 92nd percentile, 53% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 46% above, ranking #50 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Seaside Heights (ZIP 08751) at $2,723, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 07977 is 2.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.21% of policies in ZIP 07977 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,195.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07977 have fallen by 14.5%, ranging from $2,631 to $3,183 with a five-year average of $2,828, an annualized rate of -3.8% per year.
Somerset County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 90.9 (Relatively Moderate), 91st percentile nationally and #15 of 21 New Jersey counties - 0% above the state mean of 90.8. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 93.3. 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 07977 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 07977, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,183 | - |
| 2019 | $2,921 | -8.2% |
| 2020 | $2,685 | -8.1% |
| 2021 | $2,631 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | $2,722 | +3.5% |
2018-2022: premiums easing -3.8%/yr
Similar ZIP Codes in New Jersey
ZIP codes with similar premium levels in New Jersey.
One of 560 ZIP codes with premium data in New Jersey, 9 are shown here.
Elevated FEMA NRI in Somerset County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 07977 via FIPS 34035. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 93.3
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Flooding
- Relatively High
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Hurricane
- Relatively Moderate
- Tornado
- Relatively Moderate
- Hail
- Very Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Jersey NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Nationwide insurance peers outside New Jersey for ZIP 07977
Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 07977 in Somerset County (NRI 90.9, hazard Earthquake), both outside New Jersey. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,722/yr here).
How to read premiums, nonrenewals, and loss ratios
Put this high-cost ZIP in context
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
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What to do with ZIP 07977
This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Peapack, NJ compares to every other ZIP in New Jersey. New Jersey overview
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