ZIP 08527 · Ocean County

Jackson, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08527, Jackson, New Jersey averages $1,625/yr.

40.3%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#271 of 561
New Jersey rank
246
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Jackson, NJ (ZIP 08527) ranks #11,438 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,625/yr) but #17,261 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.53%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,625
Avg premium (2022)
#11,438
of 25,593 on premium
#17,261
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
55th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
49/100
08527 - Jackson, 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 D
$1,625/yr
Avg premium, 45th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
90.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08527's premium sits nationally

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

$1,625 Around the middle lower than 45% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 08527. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Jersey, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 08527; crosshairs: New Jersey averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$753.6$2791.5$4829.5$6867.4$8905.40.2%0.6%1.0%1.5%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 07034 · Lake Hiawatha $1,124/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 07803 · Mine Hill $1,200/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 08059 · Mount Ephraim $1,235/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08007 · Barrington $1,262/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 07828 · Budd Lake $1,296/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 07008 · Carteret $1,304/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 07840 · Hackettstown $1,322/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08733 · Lakehurst $1,337/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 08882 · South River $1,362/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 08872 · Sayreville $1,376/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 08810 · Dayton $1,387/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 08848 · Milford $1,397/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 08873 · Somerset $1,409/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 07463 · Waldwick $1,421/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 08012 · Blackwood $1,435/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 08067 · Pedricktown $1,449/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08004 · Atco $1,460/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 08094 · Williamstown $1,472/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08861 · Perth Amboy $1,493/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 08035 · Haddon Heights $1,516/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 08302 · Bridgeton $1,531/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08088 · Vincentown $1,550/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 07070 · Rutherford $1,564/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 07731 · Howell $1,575/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 08085 · Swedesboro $1,593/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08234 · Egg Harbor Township $1,625/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 08527 · Jackson (this ZIP) $1,625/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 08533 · New Egypt $1,640/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 07004 · Fairfield $1,653/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08205 · Absecon $1,679/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07946 · Millington $1,710/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07869 · Randolph $1,737/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08201 · Absecon $1,791/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 07753 · Neptune $1,832/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 08534 · Pennington $1,867/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08223 · Marmora $1,900/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 08550 · Princeton Junction $1,954/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 08092 · West Creek $1,996/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 07045 · Montville $2,063/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 07746 · Marlboro $2,102/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 07940 · Madison $2,169/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 07107 · Newark $2,250/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 07504 · Paterson $2,355/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 07716 · Atlantic Highlands $2,512/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 07934 · Gladstone $2,610/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 07901 · Summit $2,738/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08730 · Brielle $3,069/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 07030 · Hoboken $3,429/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 07762 · Spring Lake $4,325/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 07723 · Deal $8,535/yr · 1.25%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,625/yr
Near-median premium
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.53%
Avg severity: $18,561
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+28.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08527 (Jackson, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08527 (Jackson, NJ) at $1,625 per year for 2022 across approximately 246 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08527 comes in 8% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #271 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Egg Harbor Township (ZIP 08234) at $1,625, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 40.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,561. 0.53% of ZIP 08527 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 28.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08527 premiums risen 4.1%, spanning $1,560 to $1,625 (five-year average: $1,597), an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Ocean County in the upper risk band at 96.2 (Relatively High): national 96th percentile, #6/21 inside New Jersey, and 6% above the 90.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 48.6 · Community Resilience 90.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 08527 Compares

vs National Average
$1,625 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,625 vs $1,858
13% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08527, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,625
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08527.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,560 -
2019 $1,592 +2.0%
2020 $1,619 +1.7%
2021 $1,591 -1.7%
2022 $1,625 +2.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 08527

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,597
Premium Range
$1,560 - $1,625
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Ocean County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08527 via FIPS 34029. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.2
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $38,591,551

Social Vulnerability Index 48.6 · Community Resilience 90.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Ocean County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 08527 in Ocean County (NRI 96.2, hazard Strong Wind), both outside New Jersey. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,625/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.53% 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 08527?
ZIP 08527 (Jackson, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,625 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #271 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jackson, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08527: a claims frequency of 3.53%, a loss ratio of 40.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.53%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08527 compared to the national average?
At $1,625/yr, ZIP 08527 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08527?
Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 08527 in New Jersey, a rise of 28.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08527 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08527 runs $1,560-$1,625 (5-year average $1,597). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 08527 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08527 averages $1,625/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #271 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08527?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 08527 (Ocean) is 96.2 - #6/21 in New Jersey, 96th national percentile, top hazard Strong Wind. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 08527

This ZIP's premiums run at the 55th 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.