ZIP 08611 · Mercer County

Trenton, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08611, Trenton, New Jersey.

52.9%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#268 of 561
New Jersey rank
4,114
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08611 (Trenton, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $1,629/yr, 56th percentile nationally, 8% below the U.S. norm.

$1,629
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+11.3%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,629/yr
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.41%
Avg severity: $15,927
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+23.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08611 (Trenton, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08611 (Trenton, NJ) pay an average of $1,629 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4,114 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 08611 in the 56th percentile, 8% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #268 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Fairview (ZIP 07022) at $1,628, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 08611 is 52.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.41% of policies in ZIP 08611 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,927. 0.98% of ZIP 08611 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 23.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08611 premiums risen 11.3%, spanning $1,464 to $1,629 (five-year average: $1,551), an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 08611 Compares

vs National Average
$1,629 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,629 vs $1,858
12% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08611, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,629
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08611.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,464 -
2019 $1,537 +5.0%
2020 $1,572 +2.3%
2021 $1,552 -1.3%
2022 $1,629 +5.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,551
Premium Range
$1,464 - $1,629
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08611

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

  • Put ZIP 08611 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • New Jersey's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Jersey overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 08611?
At the 56th percentile nationally, #268 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08611 (Trenton, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,629 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Trenton, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08611: claims frequency (5.41%), loss ratio (52.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.98%), together placing this ZIP at the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08611 compared to the national average?
At $1,629/yr, ZIP 08611 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08611?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08611 is 0.98%, a rise of 23.9% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08611 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08611 runs $1,464-$1,629 (5-year average $1,551). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 08611 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08611 runs 12% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,629/yr), ranking #268 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.