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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
30/100
07977 - Peapack, 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
$2,722/yr
Avg premium, 8th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

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

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,722/yr
Above-median premium
-14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.21%
Avg severity: $3,195
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

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

vs National Average
$2,722 vs $1,776
53% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,722 vs $1,858
46% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07977, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400 20182019202020212022 $2,722
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07977.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,828
Premium Range
$2,631 - $3,183
Annual Change Rate
-3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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.

County risk score
90.9
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $7,148,036

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).

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 07977?
At the 92nd percentile nationally, #50 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 07977 (Peapack, NJ) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,722 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Peapack, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 07977: a claims frequency of 2.21%, a loss ratio of 2.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07977 compared to the national average?
ZIP 07977 premiums of $2,722/yr are 53% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07977?
ZIP 07977 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07977 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 07977 runs $2,631-$3,183 (5-year average $2,828). The annualized change rate is -3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 07977 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 07977 averages $2,722/yr, 46% above that figure, ranking #50 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 07977?
Somerset County scores 90.9 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 91st percentile nationally and #15 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 07977

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd 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.