ZIP 08618 · Mercer County
Trenton, NJ Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08618, Trenton, New Jersey.
- 67.8%
- Loss ratio
- 1.09%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #290 of 561
- New Jersey rank
- 2,431
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Trenton, NJ (ZIP 08618) runs $1,583/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.
- $1,583
- Avg premium (2022)
- -11%
- vs U.S. average
- +8.4%
- since 2018
- 52nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 08618 (Trenton, NJ)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08618 (Trenton, NJ) at $1,583 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,431 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08618 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #290 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Keansburg (ZIP 07734) at $1,583, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 67.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 7.07% of policies in ZIP 08618 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,178. Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 08618 at expiration, a rise of 86.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.4% through 2022, ranging $1,460 to $1,583 with a 5-year average of $1,516, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 08618 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 08618, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,460 | - |
| 2019 | $1,492 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $1,531 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $1,513 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | $1,583 | +4.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 08618
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 08618 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- New Jersey's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Jersey overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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