ZIP 08701 · Ocean County

Lakewood, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08701, Lakewood, New Jersey averages $1,723/yr.

66.5%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#218 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,456
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Lakewood, NJ sits #9,813 nationally on average premium ($1,723) versus #15,068 on nonrenewal rate (0.66%).

$1,723
Avg premium (2022)
#9,813
of 25,593 on premium
#15,068
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
62nd
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
44/100
08701 - Lakewood, 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
$1,723/yr
Avg premium, 38th 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 08701's premium sits nationally

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

$1,723 Around the middle lower than 38% 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 08701. 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 08701; 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 08701 · Lakewood (this ZIP) $1,723/yr · 0.66%
  • 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)
$1,723/yr
Near-median premium
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.54%
Avg severity: $32,403
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+24.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08701 (Lakewood, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08701 (Lakewood, NJ) runs $1,723 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,456 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 3% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #218 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Chatsworth (ZIP 08019) at $1,726, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 08701 is 66.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,403. Insurers decline to renew 0.66% of policies in ZIP 08701 at expiration, a rise of 24.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 08701 have risen by 5.3%, ranging from $1,637 to $1,723 with a five-year average of $1,668, an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 08701's county (Ocean): score 96.2, rating Relatively High, hazard Strong Wind. That is #6 of 21 New Jersey counties and the 96th national percentile (6% above the 90.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 48.6 · Community Resilience 90.1. 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 08701 Compares

vs National Average
$1,723 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,723 vs $1,858
7% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08701, 2018–2022

$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740 20182019202020212022 $1,723
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,637 -
2019 $1,645 +0.5%
2020 $1,658 +0.8%
2021 $1,677 +1.1%
2022 $1,723 +2.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 08701

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,668
Premium Range
$1,637 - $1,723
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Ocean County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08701 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.

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Jersey for ZIP 08701

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 08701 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 ($1,723/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.66% 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 08701?
ZIP 08701 (Lakewood, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,723 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #218 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakewood, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08701: a claims frequency of 3.54%, a loss ratio of 66.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.66%, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08701 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08701 premiums of $1,723/yr are 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08701?
ZIP 08701 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.66% in New Jersey, a rise of 24.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08701 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08701 have ranged from $1,637 to $1,723, with a 5-year average of $1,668. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 08701 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08701 runs 7% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,723/yr), ranking #218 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08701?
Ocean County scores 96.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #6 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 08701

This ZIP's premiums run at the 62nd 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.