ZIP 08540 · Mercer County

Princeton, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08540, Princeton, New Jersey averages $2,468/yr.

54.0%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#76 of 561
New Jersey rank
350
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Princeton, NJ (ZIP 08540) ranks #3,019 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,468/yr) but #10,423 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.96%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,468
Avg premium (2022)
#3,019
of 25,593 on premium
#10,423
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
88th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
29/100
08540 - Princeton, 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 F
$2,468/yr
Avg premium, 12th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
70.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08540's premium sits nationally

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

$2,468 Higher than most more expensive than 88% 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 08540. 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 08540; 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 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 08540 · Princeton (this ZIP) $2,468/yr · 0.96%
  • 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)
$2,468/yr
Above-median premium
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.18%
Avg severity: $18,536
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+149.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08540 (Princeton, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08540 (Princeton, NJ) at $2,468 per year for 2022 across approximately 350 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08540 comes in 39% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 33% above that figure, ranking #76 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Warren (ZIP 07059) at $2,474, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08540 shows a 54.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,536. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.96% in this ZIP, a rise of 149.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08540 costs have risen 2.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,398 to a high of $2,468, an annualized rate of +0.5% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 08540's county (Mercer): score 95.4, rating Relatively High, hazard Hurricane. That is #9 of 21 New Jersey counties and the 95th national percentile (5% above the 90.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 46.9 · Community Resilience 70.2. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 08540 Compares

vs National Average
$2,468 vs $1,776
39% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,468 vs $1,858
33% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08540, 2018–2022

$2,380$2,400$2,420$2,440$2,460$2,480 20182019202020212022 $2,468
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,416 -
2019 $2,427 +0.5%
2020 $2,440 +0.5%
2021 $2,398 -1.7%
2022 $2,468 +2.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 08540 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,430
Premium Range
$2,398 - $2,468
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Mercer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08540 via FIPS 34021. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.4
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $18,127,303

Social Vulnerability Index 46.9 · Community Resilience 70.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Jersey for ZIP 08540

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 08540 in Mercer County (NRI 95.4, hazard Hurricane), both outside New Jersey. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,468/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.96% 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 08540?
ZIP 08540 (Princeton, NJ) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,468 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #76 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Princeton, NJ?
In ZIP 08540, insurers report a 54.0% loss ratio, a 7.18% claims frequency, and a 0.96% nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08540 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08540 premiums of $2,468/yr are 39% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08540?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08540 is 0.96%, a rise of 149.2% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08540 over 5 years?
ZIP 08540 premiums spanned $2,398 to $2,468 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,430. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 08540 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08540 averages $2,468/yr, 33% above that figure, ranking #76 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08540?
County NRI 95.4 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 08540 via Mercer County FIPS 34021. In-state rank #9 of 21; national percentile 95th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 08540

This ZIP's premiums run at the 88th 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.