ZIP 08312 · Gloucester County

Clayton, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08312, Clayton, New Jersey.

37.8%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#453 of 561
New Jersey rank
523
Policies

The verdict

At $1,380/yr, Clayton, NJ (ZIP 08312) sits in the 37th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,380
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,380/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.09%
Avg severity: $8,577
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
+123.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08312 (Clayton, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08312 (Clayton, NJ) pay an average of $1,380 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 523 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 08312 in the 37th percentile, 22% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08312 is 26% below, ranking #453 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Sewaren (ZIP 07077) at $1,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08312 shows a 37.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.09% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,577. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.97% in this ZIP, a rise of 123.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08312 premiums risen 3.0%, spanning $1,339 to $1,387 (five-year average: $1,374), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 08312 Compares

vs National Average
$1,380 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,380 vs $1,858
26% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08312, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,380
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08312.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,339 -
2019 $1,386 +3.5%
2020 $1,387 +0.1%
2021 $1,379 -0.5%
2022 $1,380 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,374
Premium Range
$1,339 - $1,387
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08312

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 08312?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08312 (Clayton, NJ) averages $1,380 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #453 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clayton, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08312: claims frequency (6.09%), loss ratio (37.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.97%), together placing this ZIP at the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08312 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08312 lands in the 37th percentile: its $1,380/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08312?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08312 is 0.97%, a rise of 123.2% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08312 over 5 years?
ZIP 08312 premiums spanned $1,339 to $1,387 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,374. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 08312 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08312 averages $1,380/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #453 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.