ZIP 08525 · Mercer County

Hopewell, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08525, Hopewell, New Jersey.

24.8%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#121 of 561
New Jersey rank
82
Policies

The verdict

Hopewell, NJ (ZIP 08525) averages $2,092/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally.

$2,092
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
-3.6%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,092/yr
-3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.85%
Avg severity: $10,677
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
+174.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08525 (Hopewell, NJ)

ZIP 08525 (Hopewell, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,092 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 82 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% above that mark and lands in the 79th national percentile. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 13% above, ranking #121 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Jersey City (ZIP 07306) at $2,092, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08525 shows a 24.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.85% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,677. Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 08525 at expiration, a rise of 174.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 08525 have fallen by 3.6%, ranging from $2,092 to $2,171 with a five-year average of $2,130, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 08525 Compares

vs National Average
$2,092 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,092 vs $1,858
13% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08525, 2018–2022

$2,080$2,100$2,120$2,140$2,160$2,180 20182019202020212022 $2,092
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08525.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,171 -
2019 $2,147 -1.1%
2020 $2,107 -1.9%
2021 $2,131 +1.1%
2022 $2,092 -1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,130
Premium Range
$2,092 - $2,171
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08525

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 08525?
At the 79th percentile nationally, #121 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08525 (Hopewell, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,092 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hopewell, NJ?
In ZIP 08525, insurers report a 24.8% loss ratio, a 4.85% claims frequency, and a 1.04% nonrenewal rate, the 79th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08525 compared to the national average?
At $2,092/yr, ZIP 08525 runs 18% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08525?
ZIP 08525 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.04% in New Jersey, a rise of 174.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08525 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08525 runs $2,092-$2,171 (5-year average $2,130). The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 08525 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08525 runs 13% above the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $2,092/yr), ranking #121 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.