ZIP 08502 · Somerset County

Belle Mead, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08502, Belle Mead, New Jersey.

45.8%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#140 of 561
New Jersey rank
342
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Belle Mead, NJ (ZIP 08502) runs $2,007/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 13% above the U.S. average.

$2,007
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+7.4%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,007/yr
+7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.12%
Avg severity: $17,969
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+490.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08502 (Belle Mead, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08502 (Belle Mead, NJ) at $2,007 per year for 2022 across approximately 342 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08502 is 8% above, ranking #140 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Irvington (ZIP 07111) at $2,003, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08502. About 5.12% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,969. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.57%, a rise of 490.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.4% through 2022, ranging $1,869 to $2,007 with a 5-year average of $1,918, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 08502 Compares

vs National Average
$2,007 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,007 vs $1,858
8% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08502, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,007
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08502.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,869 -
2019 $1,906 +2.0%
2020 $1,926 +1.0%
2021 $1,882 -2.3%
2022 $2,007 +6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,918
Premium Range
$1,869 - $2,007
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08502

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

  • Compare ZIP 08502 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 08502?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08502 (Belle Mead, NJ) averages $2,007 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #140 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Belle Mead, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08502: claims frequency (5.12%), loss ratio (45.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.57%), together placing this ZIP at the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08502 compared to the national average?
At $2,007/yr, ZIP 08502 runs 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08502?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08502 is 0.57%, a rise of 490.1% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08502 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08502 have ranged from $1,869 to $2,007, with a 5-year average of $1,918. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 08502 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08502 has an average premium of $2,007/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #140 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.