ZIP 08310 · Atlantic County

Buena, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08310, Buena, New Jersey.

21.6%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#316 of 561
New Jersey rank
57
Policies

The verdict

At $1,555/yr, Buena, NJ (ZIP 08310) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,555
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,555/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.79%
Avg severity: $12,052
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
-12.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08310 (Buena, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08310 (Buena, NJ) at $1,555 per year for 2022 across approximately 57 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08310 comes in 12% below, the 50th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08310 is 16% below, ranking #316 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Port Elizabeth (ZIP 08348) at $1,554, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 21.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,052. 0.62% of ZIP 08310 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 12.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08310 costs have risen 4.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,492 to a high of $1,619, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 08310 Compares

vs National Average
$1,555 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,555 vs $1,858
16% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08310, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,555
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08310.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,492 -
2019 $1,573 +5.4%
2020 $1,619 +2.9%
2021 $1,578 -2.5%
2022 $1,555 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,564
Premium Range
$1,492 - $1,619
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08310

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

  • Put ZIP 08310 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 08310?
ZIP 08310 (Buena, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,555 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #316 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buena, NJ?
In ZIP 08310, insurers report a 21.6% loss ratio, a 2.79% claims frequency, and a 0.62% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08310 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08310 premiums of $1,555/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08310?
ZIP 08310 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.62% in New Jersey, a drop of 12.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08310 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08310 have ranged from $1,492 to $1,619, with a 5-year average of $1,564. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 08310 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08310 runs 16% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,555/yr), ranking #316 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.