ZIP 08742 · Ocean County

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08742, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.

17.8%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#68 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,680
Policies

The verdict

At $2,538/yr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (ZIP 08742) sits in the 90th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 43% above the U.S. average.

$2,538
Avg premium (2022)
+43%
vs U.S. average
+17.7%
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)
$2,538/yr
+17.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.97%
Avg severity: $15,258
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
+366.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08742 (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08742 (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ) runs $2,538 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,680 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08742 comes in 43% above, the 90th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 37% (above), ranking #68 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is South Orange (ZIP 07079) at $2,542, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 17.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,258. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.01%, a rise of 366.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 08742 have risen by 17.7%, ranging from $2,156 to $2,538 with a five-year average of $2,362, an annualized rate of +4.2% 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 08742 Compares

vs National Average
$2,538 vs $1,776
43% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$2,538 vs $1,858
37% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08742, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,538
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08742.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,156 -
2019 $2,272 +5.4%
2020 $2,400 +5.6%
2021 $2,442 +1.7%
2022 $2,538 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,362
Premium Range
$2,156 - $2,538
Annual Change Rate
+4.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08742

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 08742?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 08742 (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ): $2,538/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #68 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +17.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08742: a claims frequency of 2.97%, a loss ratio of 17.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.01%, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08742 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08742 premiums of $2,538/yr are 43% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08742?
Insurers decline to renew 1.01% of policies in ZIP 08742 in New Jersey, a rise of 366.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08742 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08742 have ranged from $2,156 to $2,538, with a 5-year average of $2,362. The annualized change rate is +4.2% per year.
How does ZIP 08742 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08742 has an average premium of $2,538/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 37% above the state average, ranking #68 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.

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