ZIP 08528 · Somerset County

Kingston, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08528, Kingston, New Jersey.

3.1%
Loss ratio
2.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#399 of 561
New Jersey rank
191
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08528 (Kingston, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $1,437/yr, 42nd percentile nationally, 19% below the U.S. norm.

$1,437
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,437/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.16%
Avg severity: $3,787
Nonrenewal Rate
2.33%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08528 (Kingston, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08528 (Kingston, NJ) pay an average of $1,437 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 191 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (below), ranking #399 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Midland Park (ZIP 07432) at $1,436, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 08528 is 3.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,787. 2.33% of ZIP 08528 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.0% through 2022, ranging $1,395 to $1,535 with a 5-year average of $1,461, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 08528 Compares

vs National Average
$1,437 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,437 vs $1,858
23% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08528, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,437
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08528.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,395 -
2019 $1,487 +6.6%
2020 $1,535 +3.2%
2021 $1,452 -5.4%
2022 $1,437 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,461
Premium Range
$1,395 - $1,535
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08528

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 08528?
ZIP 08528 (Kingston, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,437 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #399 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kingston, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08528: claims frequency (1.16%), loss ratio (3.1%), and nonrenewal rate (2.33%), together placing this ZIP at the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08528 compared to the national average?
At $1,437/yr, ZIP 08528 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08528?
Insurers decline to renew 2.33% of policies in ZIP 08528 in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08528 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08528 have ranged from $1,395 to $1,535, with a 5-year average of $1,461. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 08528 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08528 has an average premium of $1,437/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #399 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.