ZIP 08735 · Ocean County

Lavallette, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08735, Lavallette, New Jersey.

6.3%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#30 of 561
New Jersey rank
692
Policies

The verdict

Lavallette, NJ (ZIP 08735) averages $3,175/yr for homeowners insurance, 79% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally.

$3,175
Avg premium (2022)
+79%
vs U.S. average
+19.2%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,175/yr
+19.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.90%
Avg severity: $10,436
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+102.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08735 (Lavallette, NJ)

ZIP 08735 (Lavallette, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,175 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 692 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08735 comes in 79% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 71% (above), ranking #30 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Sea Isle City (ZIP 08243) at $3,178, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08735. 1.90% of policies in ZIP 08735 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,436. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.92%, a rise of 102.1% 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 08735 premiums risen 19.2%, spanning $2,663 to $3,175 (five-year average: $2,942), an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 08735 Compares

vs National Average
$3,175 vs $1,776
79% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$3,175 vs $1,858
71% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08735, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400 20182019202020212022 $3,175
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08735.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,663 -
2019 $2,861 +7.4%
2020 $2,956 +3.3%
2021 $3,056 +3.4%
2022 $3,175 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,942
Premium Range
$2,663 - $3,175
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08735

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 08735?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #30 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08735 (Lavallette, NJ) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,175 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +19.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lavallette, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08735: a claims frequency of 1.90%, a loss ratio of 6.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08735 compared to the national average?
At $3,175/yr, ZIP 08735 runs 79% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08735?
ZIP 08735 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in New Jersey, a rise of 102.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08735 over 5 years?
ZIP 08735 premiums spanned $2,663 to $3,175 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,942. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 08735 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08735 runs 71% above the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $3,175/yr), ranking #30 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.