ZIP 08733 · Ocean County

Lakehurst, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08733, Lakehurst, New Jersey.

32.7%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#482 of 561
New Jersey rank
291
Policies

The verdict

At $1,337/yr, Lakehurst, NJ (ZIP 08733) sits in the 34th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,337
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+7.6%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,337/yr
+7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.40%
Avg severity: $18,212
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
+251.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08733 (Lakehurst, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08733 (Lakehurst, NJ) runs $1,337 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 291 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 28% below that figure, ranking #482 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Roselle Park (ZIP 07204) at $1,336, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,212. Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 08733 at expiration, a rise of 251.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.6% through 2022, ranging $1,243 to $1,337 with a 5-year average of $1,315, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 08733 Compares

vs National Average
$1,337 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,337 vs $1,858
28% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08733, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,337
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08733.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,243 -
2019 $1,336 +7.5%
2020 $1,333 -0.2%
2021 $1,324 -0.6%
2022 $1,337 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,315
Premium Range
$1,243 - $1,337
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08733

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

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 08733?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08733 (Lakehurst, NJ) averages $1,337 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 34th percentile, #482 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakehurst, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08733: claims frequency (2.40%), loss ratio (32.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.87%), together placing this ZIP at the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08733 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08733 premiums of $1,337/yr are 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08733?
ZIP 08733 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.87% in New Jersey, a rise of 251.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08733 over 5 years?
ZIP 08733 premiums spanned $1,243 to $1,337 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,315. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 08733 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08733 has an average premium of $1,337/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 28% below the state average, ranking #482 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.