ZIP 08348 · Cumberland County

Port Elizabeth, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08348, Port Elizabeth, New Jersey averages $1,554/yr.

7.2%
Loss ratio
#317 of 561
New Jersey rank
73
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Port Elizabeth, NJ (ZIP 08348) runs $1,554/yr on average: the 50th percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,554
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+10.8%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
08348 - Port Elizabeth, 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 C-
$1,554/yr
Avg premium, 50th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
82.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
65.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08348's premium sits nationally

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

$1,554 Lower than most lower than 50% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,554/yr
Near-median premium
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.57%
Avg severity: $3,125
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08348 (Port Elizabeth, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08348 (Port Elizabeth, NJ) at $1,554 per year for 2022 across approximately 73 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08348 comes in 12% below, the 50th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #317 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Buena (ZIP 08310) at $1,555, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 7.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08348. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,125.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08348 costs have risen 10.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,403 to a high of $1,644, an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

Cumberland County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 82.6 (Relatively Moderate), 83rd percentile nationally and #17 of 21 New Jersey counties - 9% below the state mean of 90.8. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 54.1 · Community Resilience 65.1. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 08348 Compares

vs National Average
$1,554 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,554 vs $1,858
16% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08348, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,554
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08348.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,403 -
2019 $1,474 +5.1%
2020 $1,498 +1.6%
2021 $1,644 +9.7%
2022 $1,554 -5.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 08348, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,515
Premium Range
$1,403 - $1,644
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Cumberland County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08348 via FIPS 34011. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
82.6
Relatively Moderate · 83rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $10,020,767

Social Vulnerability Index 54.1 · Community Resilience 65.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Jersey for ZIP 08348

Cross-state peers for ZIP 08348: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New Jersey. County hazard context (Cumberland, NRI 82.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,554/yr 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 08348?
ZIP 08348 (Port Elizabeth, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,554 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #317 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Port Elizabeth, NJ?
In ZIP 08348, insurers report a 7.2% loss ratio, a 3.57% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08348 compared to the national average?
At $1,554/yr, ZIP 08348 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08348?
ZIP 08348 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08348 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08348 have ranged from $1,403 to $1,644, with a 5-year average of $1,515. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 08348 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08348 averages $1,554/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #317 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08348?
County NRI 82.6 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 08348 via Cumberland County FIPS 34011. In-state rank #17 of 21; national percentile 83rd; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 08348

This ZIP's premiums run at the 50th 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.