ZIP 08736 · Monmouth County

Manasquan, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08736, Manasquan, New Jersey.

20.3%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#65 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,050
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08736 (Manasquan, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $2,552/yr, 90th percentile nationally, 44% above the U.S. norm.

$2,552
Avg premium (2022)
+44%
vs U.S. average
+13.1%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,552/yr
+13.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $13,534
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
+102.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08736 (Manasquan, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08736 (Manasquan, NJ) pay an average of $2,552 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,050 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 37% (above), ranking #65 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Millstone Township (ZIP 08510) at $2,553, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,534. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.58%, a rise of 102.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08736 costs have risen 13.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,257 to a high of $2,552, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 08736 Compares

vs National Average
$2,552 vs $1,776
44% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,552 vs $1,858
37% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08736, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,552
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08736.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,257 -
2019 $2,348 +4.1%
2020 $2,453 +4.5%
2021 $2,464 +0.4%
2022 $2,552 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,415
Premium Range
$2,257 - $2,552
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08736

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 08736?
ZIP 08736 (Manasquan, NJ) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,552 per year as of 2022, in the 90th percentile nationally, #65 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +13.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Manasquan, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08736: a claims frequency of 3.83%, a loss ratio of 20.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.58%, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08736 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08736 premiums of $2,552/yr are 44% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08736?
Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 08736 in New Jersey, a rise of 102.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08736 over 5 years?
ZIP 08736 premiums spanned $2,257 to $2,552 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,415. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 08736 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08736 runs 37% above the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $2,552/yr), ranking #65 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.