ZIP 07981 · Morris County

Whippany, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 07981, Whippany, New Jersey.

35.8%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#392 of 561
New Jersey rank
508
Policies

The verdict

At $1,447/yr, Whippany, NJ (ZIP 07981) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,447
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,447/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.85%
Avg severity: $10,678
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%
+223.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 07981 (Whippany, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 07981 (Whippany, NJ) at $1,447 per year for 2022 across approximately 508 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (below), ranking #392 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Pompton Plains (ZIP 07444) at $1,447, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,678. Insurers decline to renew 0.54% of policies in ZIP 07981 at expiration, a rise of 223.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 07981 have risen by 0.8%, ranging from $1,423 to $1,471 with a five-year average of $1,442, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 07981 Compares

vs National Average
$1,447 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,447 vs $1,858
22% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 07981, 2018–2022

$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,447
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 07981.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,435 -
2019 $1,471 +2.5%
2020 $1,435 -2.4%
2021 $1,423 -0.8%
2022 $1,447 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,442
Premium Range
$1,423 - $1,471
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 07981

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 07981 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • New Jersey's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Jersey overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 07981?
ZIP 07981 (Whippany, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,447 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #392 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whippany, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 07981: claims frequency (4.85%), loss ratio (35.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.54%), together placing this ZIP at the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 07981 compared to the national average?
At $1,447/yr, ZIP 07981 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 07981?
ZIP 07981 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.54% in New Jersey, a rise of 223.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 07981 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 07981 runs $1,423-$1,471 (5-year average $1,442). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 07981 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 07981 has an average premium of $1,447/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #392 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.