ZIP 07980 · Morris County

Stirling, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 07980, Stirling, New Jersey averages $1,697/yr.

26.4%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#228 of 561
New Jersey rank
327
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Stirling, NJ (ZIP 07980) ranks #10,208 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,697/yr) but #14,320 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.71%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,697
Avg premium (2022)
#10,208
of 25,593 on premium
#14,320
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
60th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
45/100
07980 - Stirling, 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 D
$1,697/yr
Avg premium, 40th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
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 07980's premium sits nationally

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

$1,697 Around the middle lower than 40% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 07980. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Jersey, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 07980; crosshairs: New Jersey averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$753.6$2791.5$4829.5$6867.4$8905.40.2%0.6%1.0%1.5%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 07034 · Lake Hiawatha $1,124/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 07803 · Mine Hill $1,200/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 08059 · Mount Ephraim $1,235/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08007 · Barrington $1,262/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 07828 · Budd Lake $1,296/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 07008 · Carteret $1,304/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 07840 · Hackettstown $1,322/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08733 · Lakehurst $1,337/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 08882 · South River $1,362/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 08872 · Sayreville $1,376/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 08810 · Dayton $1,387/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 08848 · Milford $1,397/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 08873 · Somerset $1,409/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 07463 · Waldwick $1,421/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 08012 · Blackwood $1,435/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 08067 · Pedricktown $1,449/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08004 · Atco $1,460/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 08094 · Williamstown $1,472/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08861 · Perth Amboy $1,493/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 08035 · Haddon Heights $1,516/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 08302 · Bridgeton $1,531/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08088 · Vincentown $1,550/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 07070 · Rutherford $1,564/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 07731 · Howell $1,575/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 08085 · Swedesboro $1,593/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08234 · Egg Harbor Township $1,625/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 08533 · New Egypt $1,640/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 07004 · Fairfield $1,653/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08205 · Absecon $1,679/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07980 · Stirling (this ZIP) $1,697/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 07946 · Millington $1,710/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07869 · Randolph $1,737/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08201 · Absecon $1,791/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 07753 · Neptune $1,832/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 08534 · Pennington $1,867/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08223 · Marmora $1,900/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 08550 · Princeton Junction $1,954/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 08092 · West Creek $1,996/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 07045 · Montville $2,063/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 07746 · Marlboro $2,102/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 07940 · Madison $2,169/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 07107 · Newark $2,250/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 07504 · Paterson $2,355/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 07716 · Atlantic Highlands $2,512/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 07934 · Gladstone $2,610/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 07901 · Summit $2,738/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08730 · Brielle $3,069/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 07030 · Hoboken $3,429/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 07762 · Spring Lake $4,325/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 07723 · Deal $8,535/yr · 1.25%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,697/yr
Near-median premium
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.96%
Avg severity: $9,036
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-7.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07980 (Stirling, NJ)

ZIP 07980 (Stirling, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,697 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 327 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 4% below that mark and lands in the 60th national percentile. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #228 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Hillsdale (ZIP 07642) at $1,691, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,036. 0.71% of ZIP 07980 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 7.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07980 have risen by 8.2%, ranging from $1,568 to $1,697 with a five-year average of $1,627, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Morris County in the upper risk band at 92.9 (Relatively Moderate): national 93rd percentile, #13/21 inside New Jersey, and 2% above the 90.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 89.5. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 07980 Compares

vs National Average
$1,697 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,697 vs $1,858
9% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07980, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,697
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07980.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,568 -
2019 $1,635 +4.3%
2020 $1,642 +0.4%
2021 $1,592 -3.0%
2022 $1,697 +6.6%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 07980, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,627
Premium Range
$1,568 - $1,697
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Morris County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 07980 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 07980 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 ($1,697/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.71% 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 07980?
ZIP 07980 (Stirling, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,697 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #228 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stirling, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 07980: claims frequency (4.96%), loss ratio (26.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.71%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07980 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 07980 lands in the 60th percentile: its $1,697/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07980?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 07980 in New Jersey, a drop of 7.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07980 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 07980 have ranged from $1,568 to $1,697, with a 5-year average of $1,627. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 07980 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07980 runs 9% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,697/yr), ranking #228 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 07980?
Morris County scores 92.9 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 93rd percentile nationally and #13 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. 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 07980

This ZIP's premiums run at the 60th 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.