ZIP 08226 · Cape May County

Ocean City, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08226, Ocean City, New Jersey averages $3,256/yr.

9.5%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#26 of 561
New Jersey rank
675
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Ocean City, NJ sits #1,002 nationally on average premium ($3,256) versus #12,422 on nonrenewal rate (0.83%).

$3,256
Avg premium (2022)
#1,002
of 25,593 on premium
#12,422
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
96th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
35/100
08226 - Ocean City, 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 F
$3,256/yr
Avg premium, 4th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
91.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
98.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08226's premium sits nationally

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

$3,256 Higher than most more expensive than 96% 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 08226. 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 08226; 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 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 08226 · Ocean City (this ZIP) $3,256/yr · 0.83%
  • 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)
$3,256/yr
Above-median premium
-7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $10,388
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+66.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08226 (Ocean City, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08226 (Ocean City, NJ) runs $3,256 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 675 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08226 comes in 83% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08226 is 75% above, ranking #26 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Seaside Park (ZIP 08752) at $3,197, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 9.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08226. 2.99% of policies in ZIP 08226 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,388. Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 08226 at expiration, a rise of 66.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 7.3% through 2022, ranging $3,256 to $3,513 with a 5-year average of $3,406, an annualized rate of -1.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Cape May County in the upper risk band at 91.0 (Relatively Moderate): national 91st percentile, #14/21 inside New Jersey, and 0% above the 90.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Coastal Flooding. Social Vulnerability Index 37.2 · Community Resilience 98.8. 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 08226 Compares

vs National Average
$3,256 vs $1,776
83% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$3,256 vs $1,858
75% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08226, 2018–2022

$3,200$3,300$3,400$3,500$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,256
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08226.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,513 -
2019 $3,505 -0.2%
2020 $3,416 -2.6%
2021 $3,341 -2.2%
2022 $3,256 -2.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 08226, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,406
Premium Range
$3,256 - $3,513
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Cape May County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08226 via FIPS 34009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
91.0
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#14
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $30,702,175

Social Vulnerability Index 37.2 · Community Resilience 98.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively 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 (Cape May County)

ZIP 08226's county NRI is 91.0 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Jersey containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($3,256/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.83% 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 08226?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #26 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08226 (Ocean City, NJ) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,256 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocean City, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08226: a claims frequency of 2.99%, a loss ratio of 9.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.83%, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08226 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08226 premiums of $3,256/yr are 83% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08226?
Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 08226 in New Jersey, a rise of 66.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08226 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08226 runs $3,256-$3,513 (5-year average $3,406). The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 08226 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08226 runs 75% above the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $3,256/yr), ranking #26 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08226?
County NRI 91.0 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 08226 via Cape May County FIPS 34009. In-state rank #14 of 21; national percentile 91st; hazard Coastal Flooding.

What to do with ZIP 08226

This ZIP's premiums run at the 96th 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.