ZIP 08402 · Atlantic County

Margate City, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08402, Margate City, New Jersey.

23.2%
Loss ratio
0.99%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,731
Policies

The verdict

Margate City, NJ (ZIP 08402) averages $3,858/yr for homeowners insurance, 117% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally.

$3,858
Avg premium (2022)
+117%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,858/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $23,373
Nonrenewal Rate
0.99%
+116.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08402 (Margate City, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08402 (Margate City, NJ) at $3,858 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,731 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 117% above that mark and lands in the 98th national percentile. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 108% above, ranking #17 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Short Hills (ZIP 07078) at $3,796, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 08402 is 23.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,373. 0.99% of ZIP 08402 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 116.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08402 premiums risen 6.0%, spanning $3,642 to $3,871 (five-year average: $3,741), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 08402 Compares

vs National Average
$3,858 vs $1,776
117% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$3,858 vs $1,858
108% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08402, 2018–2022

$3,600$3,700$3,800$3,900 20182019202020212022 $3,858
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08402.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,642 -
2019 $3,658 +0.4%
2020 $3,676 +0.5%
2021 $3,871 +5.3%
2022 $3,858 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,741
Premium Range
$3,642 - $3,871
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08402

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 08402?
At the 98th percentile nationally, #17 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08402 (Margate City, NJ) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,858 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Margate City, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08402: a claims frequency of 3.83%, a loss ratio of 23.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.99%, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08402 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08402 lands in the 98th percentile: its $3,858/yr average is 117% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08402?
ZIP 08402 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.99% in New Jersey, a rise of 116.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08402 over 5 years?
ZIP 08402 premiums spanned $3,642 to $3,871 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,741. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 08402 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08402 averages $3,858/yr, 108% above that figure, ranking #17 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.

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