ZIP 08318 · Salem County

Elmer, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08318, Elmer, New Jersey.

46.3%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#283 of 561
New Jersey rank
61
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08318 (Elmer, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $1,594/yr, 53rd percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,594
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,594/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $23,310
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-18.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08318 (Elmer, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08318 (Elmer, NJ) pay an average of $1,594 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 61 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08318 comes in 10% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08318 is 14% below, ranking #283 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Swedesboro (ZIP 08085) at $1,593, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 46.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,310. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.41% in this ZIP, a drop of 18.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 08318 have risen by 0.9%, ranging from $1,571 to $1,598 with a five-year average of $1,583, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 08318 Compares

vs National Average
$1,594 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,594 vs $1,858
14% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08318, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,570$1,580$1,590$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,594
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08318.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,580 -
2019 $1,598 +1.2%
2020 $1,571 -1.7%
2021 $1,572 +0.0%
2022 $1,594 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,583
Premium Range
$1,571 - $1,598
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08318

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

  • Compare ZIP 08318 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 08318?
ZIP 08318 (Elmer, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,594 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #283 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elmer, NJ?
In ZIP 08318, insurers report a 46.3% loss ratio, a 3.16% claims frequency, and a 0.41% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08318 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08318 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,594/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08318?
ZIP 08318 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.41% in New Jersey, a drop of 18.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08318 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08318 have ranged from $1,571 to $1,598, with a 5-year average of $1,583. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 08318 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08318 has an average premium of $1,594/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #283 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.