ZIP 08701 · Ocean County

Lakewood, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08701, Lakewood, New Jersey.

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

The verdict

Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701) averages $1,723/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,723
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,723/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.54%
Avg severity: $32,403
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 08701

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 08701 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
  • 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 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.

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.