ZIP 08230 · Cape May County

Ocean View, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08230, Ocean View, New Jersey.

25.9%
Loss ratio
0.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#324 of 561
New Jersey rank
171
Policies

The verdict

At $1,542/yr, Ocean View, NJ (ZIP 08230) sits in the 49th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,542
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
-14.1%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,542/yr
-14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.34%
Avg severity: $11,947
Nonrenewal Rate
0.26%
-44.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08230 (Ocean View, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08230 (Ocean View, NJ) pay an average of $1,542 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 171 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 08230 in the 49th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08230 is 17% below, ranking #324 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Haledon (ZIP 07508) at $1,540, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 25.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08230. 3.34% of policies in ZIP 08230 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,947. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.26%, a drop of 44.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08230 premiums fallen 14.1%, spanning $1,542 to $1,814 (five-year average: $1,680), an annualized rate of -3.7% 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 08230 Compares

vs National Average
$1,542 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,542 vs $1,858
17% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08230, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,542
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08230.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,794 -
2019 $1,814 +1.1%
2020 $1,654 -8.8%
2021 $1,597 -3.5%
2022 $1,542 -3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,680
Premium Range
$1,542 - $1,814
Annual Change Rate
-3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08230

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

  • Put ZIP 08230 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 08230?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08230 (Ocean View, NJ) averages $1,542 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 49th percentile, #324 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed -14.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocean View, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08230: a claims frequency of 3.34%, a loss ratio of 25.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.26%, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08230 compared to the national average?
At $1,542/yr, ZIP 08230 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08230?
Insurers decline to renew 0.26% of policies in ZIP 08230 in New Jersey, a drop of 44.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08230 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08230 runs $1,542-$1,814 (5-year average $1,680). The annualized change rate is -3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 08230 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08230 averages $1,542/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #324 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.