ZIP 08731 · Ocean County

Forked River, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08731, Forked River, New Jersey.

41.6%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#193 of 561
New Jersey rank
161
Policies

The verdict

At $1,816/yr, Forked River, NJ (ZIP 08731) sits in the 67th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 2% above the U.S. average.

$1,816
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+17.5%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,816/yr
+17.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.26%
Avg severity: $17,728
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-29.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08731 (Forked River, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08731 (Forked River, NJ) runs $1,816 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 161 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08731 comes in 2% above, the 67th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #193 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Mountainside (ZIP 07092) at $1,819, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 41.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.26% of policies in ZIP 08731 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,728. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.28%, a drop of 29.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08731 premiums risen 17.5%, spanning $1,546 to $1,816 (five-year average: $1,703), an annualized rate of +4.1% 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 08731 Compares

vs National Average
$1,816 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,816 vs $1,858
2% below state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08731, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,816
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08731.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,546 -
2019 $1,653 +6.9%
2020 $1,729 +4.6%
2021 $1,769 +2.3%
2022 $1,816 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,703
Premium Range
$1,546 - $1,816
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08731

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

  • Put ZIP 08731 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 08731?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08731 (Forked River, NJ) averages $1,816 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 67th percentile, #193 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +17.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Forked River, NJ?
In ZIP 08731, insurers report a 41.6% loss ratio, a 4.26% claims frequency, and a 0.28% nonrenewal rate, the 67th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08731 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08731 premiums of $1,816/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08731?
ZIP 08731 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.28% in New Jersey, a drop of 29.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08731 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08731 runs $1,546-$1,816 (5-year average $1,703). The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 08731 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08731 averages $1,816/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #193 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.