ZIP 08738 · Ocean County

Mantoloking, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08738, Mantoloking, New Jersey.

16.5%
Loss ratio
1.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 561
New Jersey rank
406
Policies

The verdict

Mantoloking, NJ (ZIP 08738) averages $6,381/yr for homeowners insurance, 259% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally.

$6,381
Avg premium (2022)
+259%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$6,381/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.35%
Avg severity: $31,351
Nonrenewal Rate
1.57%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08738 (Mantoloking, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08738 (Mantoloking, NJ) pay an average of $6,381 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 406 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 08738 in the 99th percentile, 259% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 243% above, ranking #3 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is New Vernon (ZIP 07976) at $6,062, 5% below this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 16.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.35% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,351. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.57%, 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 08738 costs have risen 0.9% since 2018, from a low of $6,147 to a high of $6,381, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 08738 Compares

vs National Average
$6,381 vs $1,776
259% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$6,381 vs $1,858
243% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08738, 2018–2022

$6,100$6,200$6,300$6,400 20182019202020212022 $6,381
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08738.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $6,325 -
2019 $6,154 -2.7%
2020 $6,147 -0.1%
2021 $6,157 +0.2%
2022 $6,381 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$6,233
Premium Range
$6,147 - $6,381
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08738

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

  • Compare ZIP 08738 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 08738?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 08738 (Mantoloking, NJ): $6,381/year as of 2022, the 99th national percentile, #3 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mantoloking, NJ?
In ZIP 08738, insurers report a 16.5% loss ratio, a 3.35% claims frequency, and a 1.57% nonrenewal rate, the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08738 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08738 lands in the 99th percentile: its $6,381/yr average is 259% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08738?
ZIP 08738 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.57% in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08738 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08738 have ranged from $6,147 to $6,381, with a 5-year average of $6,233. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 08738 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08738 averages $6,381/yr, 243% above that figure, ranking #3 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.