ZIP 08242 · Cape May County
Rio Grande, NJ Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08242, Rio Grande, New Jersey.
- 11.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.30%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #254 of 561
- New Jersey rank
- 245
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Rio Grande, NJ (ZIP 08242) runs $1,648/yr on average: the 57th percentile nationally and 7% below the U.S. average.
- $1,648
- Avg premium (2022)
- -7%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.1%
- since 2018
- 57th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 08242 (Rio Grande, NJ)
Homeowners in ZIP 08242 (Rio Grande, NJ) pay an average of $1,648 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 245 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% below that mark and lands in the 57th national percentile. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #254 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Toms River (ZIP 08755) at $1,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 08242 is 11.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,087. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.30% in this ZIP, a rise of 33.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 08242 have risen by 5.1%, ranging from $1,567 to $1,662 with a five-year average of $1,623, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 08242 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 08242, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,567 | - |
| 2019 | $1,600 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | $1,662 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $1,640 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | $1,648 | +0.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 08242
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 08242 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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
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