ZIP 08098 · Salem County

Woodstown, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08098, Woodstown, New Jersey.

86.2%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#235 of 561
New Jersey rank
62
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Woodstown, NJ (ZIP 08098) runs $1,681/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,681
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,681/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.82%
Avg severity: $37,928
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
+36.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08098 (Woodstown, NJ)

ZIP 08098 (Woodstown, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,681 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 62 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 08098 in the 59th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #235 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Lumberton (ZIP 08048) at $1,681, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 08098 is 86.2%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,928. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.47% in this ZIP, a rise of 36.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08098 costs have risen 4.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,610 to a high of $1,681, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 08098 Compares

vs National Average
$1,681 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,681 vs $1,858
10% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08098, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,681
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08098.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,610 -
2019 $1,642 +2.0%
2020 $1,638 -0.3%
2021 $1,628 -0.6%
2022 $1,681 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,640
Premium Range
$1,610 - $1,681
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08098

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 08098?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #235 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08098 (Woodstown, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,681 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Woodstown, NJ?
In ZIP 08098, insurers report a 86.2% loss ratio, a 3.82% claims frequency, and a 0.47% nonrenewal rate, the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08098 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08098 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,681/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08098?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08098 is 0.47%, a rise of 36.6% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08098 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08098 runs $1,610-$1,681 (5-year average $1,640). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 08098 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08098 averages $1,681/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #235 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.