ZIP 08318 · Salem County

Elmer, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08318, Elmer, New Jersey averages $1,594/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 08318 (Elmer, NJ) is #11,983 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #19,138 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,594
Avg premium (2022)
#11,983
of 25,593 on premium
#19,138
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
53rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
57/100
08318 - Elmer, NJ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,594/yr
Avg premium, 47th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
76.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
89.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08318's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,594 Around the middle lower than 47% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 08318. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Jersey, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 08318; crosshairs: New Jersey averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$753.6$2791.5$4829.5$6867.4$8905.40.2%0.6%1.0%1.5%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 07034 · Lake Hiawatha $1,124/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 07803 · Mine Hill $1,200/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 08059 · Mount Ephraim $1,235/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08007 · Barrington $1,262/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 07828 · Budd Lake $1,296/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 07008 · Carteret $1,304/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 07840 · Hackettstown $1,322/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08733 · Lakehurst $1,337/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 08882 · South River $1,362/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 08872 · Sayreville $1,376/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 08810 · Dayton $1,387/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 08848 · Milford $1,397/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 08873 · Somerset $1,409/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 07463 · Waldwick $1,421/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 08012 · Blackwood $1,435/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 08067 · Pedricktown $1,449/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08004 · Atco $1,460/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 08094 · Williamstown $1,472/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08861 · Perth Amboy $1,493/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 08035 · Haddon Heights $1,516/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 08302 · Bridgeton $1,531/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08088 · Vincentown $1,550/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 07070 · Rutherford $1,564/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 07731 · Howell $1,575/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 08085 · Swedesboro $1,593/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08318 · Elmer (this ZIP) $1,594/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 08234 · Egg Harbor Township $1,625/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 08533 · New Egypt $1,640/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 07004 · Fairfield $1,653/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08205 · Absecon $1,679/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07946 · Millington $1,710/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07869 · Randolph $1,737/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08201 · Absecon $1,791/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 07753 · Neptune $1,832/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 08534 · Pennington $1,867/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08223 · Marmora $1,900/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 08550 · Princeton Junction $1,954/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 08092 · West Creek $1,996/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 07045 · Montville $2,063/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 07746 · Marlboro $2,102/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 07940 · Madison $2,169/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 07107 · Newark $2,250/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 07504 · Paterson $2,355/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 07716 · Atlantic Highlands $2,512/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 07934 · Gladstone $2,610/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 07901 · Summit $2,738/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08730 · Brielle $3,069/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 07030 · Hoboken $3,429/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 07762 · Spring Lake $4,325/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 07723 · Deal $8,535/yr · 1.25%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,594/yr
Near-median premium
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $23,310
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

High-band NRI for ZIP 08318's county (Salem): score 76.5, rating Relatively Low, hazard Coastal Flooding. That is #21 of 21 New Jersey counties and the 77th national percentile (16% below the 90.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 27.4 · Community Resilience 89.5. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 08318

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Salem County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08318 via FIPS 34033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
76.5
Relatively Low · 77th national percentile
In-state county rank
#21
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $14,283,187

Social Vulnerability Index 27.4 · Community Resilience 89.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Jersey NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 08318's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 08318's county NRI is 76.5 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Jersey containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,594/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.41% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08318?
Salem County scores 76.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 77th percentile nationally and #21 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Coastal Flooding. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 08318

This ZIP's premiums run at the 53rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.