ZIP 08079 · Salem County

Salem, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08079, Salem, New Jersey.

12.6%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#373 of 561
New Jersey rank
46
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08079 (Salem, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $1,468/yr, 44th percentile nationally, 17% below the U.S. norm.

$1,468
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
44th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,468/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.21%
Avg severity: $5,752
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
+25.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08079 (Salem, NJ)

ZIP 08079 (Salem, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,468 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 46 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08079 comes in 17% below, the 44th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #373 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Mount Royal (ZIP 08061) at $1,468, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08079 shows a 12.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.21%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,752. Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 08079 at expiration, a rise of 25.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.1% through 2022, ranging $1,446 to $1,501 with a 5-year average of $1,469, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 08079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,468 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,468 vs $1,858
21% below state avg
National Percentile
44th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08079, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520 20182019202020212022 $1,468
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,451 -
2019 $1,446 -0.4%
2020 $1,501 +3.8%
2021 $1,479 -1.5%
2022 $1,468 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,469
Premium Range
$1,446 - $1,501
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08079

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

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 08079?
ZIP 08079 (Salem, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,468 per year as of 2022 (44th percentile, #373 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Salem, NJ?
In ZIP 08079, insurers report a 12.6% loss ratio, a 3.21% claims frequency, and a 0.96% nonrenewal rate, the 44th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08079 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08079 lands in the 44th percentile: its $1,468/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08079?
Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 08079 in New Jersey, a rise of 25.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08079 over 5 years?
ZIP 08079 premiums spanned $1,446 to $1,501 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,469. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 08079 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08079 averages $1,468/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #373 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.