ZIP 08758 · Ocean County

Waretown, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08758, Waretown, New Jersey.

19.6%
Loss ratio
0.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#186 of 561
New Jersey rank
217
Policies

The verdict

Waretown, NJ (ZIP 08758) averages $1,837/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally.

$1,837
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+19.2%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,837/yr
+19.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.55%
Avg severity: $10,117
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
+22.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08758 (Waretown, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08758 (Waretown, NJ) runs $1,837 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 217 reported policies. That is 3% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #186 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Voorhees (ZIP 08043) at $1,838, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08758 shows a 19.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,117. 0.31% of ZIP 08758 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 22.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 19.2% through 2022, ranging $1,541 to $1,837 with a 5-year average of $1,710, 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 08758 Compares

vs National Average
$1,837 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,837 vs $1,858
1% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08758, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,837
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08758.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,541 -
2019 $1,658 +7.6%
2020 $1,731 +4.4%
2021 $1,784 +3.1%
2022 $1,837 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,710
Premium Range
$1,541 - $1,837
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08758

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

  • Put ZIP 08758 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 08758?
ZIP 08758 (Waretown, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,837 per year as of 2022 (68th percentile, #186 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +19.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waretown, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08758: a claims frequency of 3.55%, a loss ratio of 19.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.31%, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08758 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08758 premiums of $1,837/yr are 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08758?
Insurers decline to renew 0.31% of policies in ZIP 08758 in New Jersey, a rise of 22.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08758 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08758 have ranged from $1,541 to $1,837, with a 5-year average of $1,710. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 08758 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08758 runs 1% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,837/yr), ranking #186 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.