ZIP 08511 · Burlington County

Cookstown, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08511, Cookstown, New Jersey.

24.1%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#285 of 561
New Jersey rank
121
Policies

The verdict

Cookstown, NJ (ZIP 08511) averages $1,592/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally.

$1,592
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
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)
$1,592/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.30%
Avg severity: $8,904
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08511 (Cookstown, NJ)

ZIP 08511 (Cookstown, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,592 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 121 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #285 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.

With a loss ratio of 24.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08511. About 4.30% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,904. 0.54% of ZIP 08511 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08511 costs have risen 8.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,473 to a high of $1,592, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 08511 Compares

vs National Average
$1,592 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,592 vs $1,858
14% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08511, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,592
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08511.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,473 -
2019 $1,509 +2.5%
2020 $1,527 +1.2%
2021 $1,534 +0.5%
2022 $1,592 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,527
Premium Range
$1,473 - $1,592
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08511

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

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 08511?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08511 (Cookstown, NJ) averages $1,592 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #285 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cookstown, NJ?
In ZIP 08511, insurers report a 24.1% loss ratio, a 4.30% claims frequency, and a 0.54% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08511 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08511 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,592/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08511?
Insurers decline to renew 0.54% of policies in ZIP 08511 in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08511 over 5 years?
ZIP 08511 premiums spanned $1,473 to $1,592 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,527. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 08511 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08511 runs 14% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,592/yr), ranking #285 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.