ZIP 08215 Insurance Data

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey · Atlantic County · 44 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,598/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $10,712
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-15.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08215 (Egg Harbor City, NJ)

ZIP 08215 (Egg Harbor City, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,598 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 44 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 14% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 08215 is 20.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,712. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.79% in this ZIP, a drop of 15.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 08215 have risen by 0.7%, ranging from $1,581 to $1,614 with a five-year average of $1,593 — an annualized rate of +0.2% per year. 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 08215 Compares

vs National Average
$1,598 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,598 vs $1,858
14% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,587
2019 $1,614 +1.7%
2020 $1,581 -2.1%
2021 $1,585 +0.3%
2022 $1,598 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,593
Premium Range
$1,581 - $1,614
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 08215?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08215 (Egg Harbor City, NJ) is $1,598 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Egg Harbor City, NJ?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.02% in this ZIP), loss ratio (20.2%), and nonrenewal rates (0.79%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08215 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08215 premiums of $1,598/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 53th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08215?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08215 is 0.79%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -15.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08215 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08215 have ranged from $1,581 to $1,614, with a 5-year average of $1,593. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 08215 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08215 has an average premium of $1,598/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average.

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