ZIP 08805 · Somerset County

Bound Brook, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08805, Bound Brook, New Jersey.

95.1%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#439 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,668
Policies

The verdict

At $1,395/yr, Bound Brook, NJ (ZIP 08805) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,395
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,395/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
95.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $30,402
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
+58.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08805 (Bound Brook, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08805 (Bound Brook, NJ) pay an average of $1,395 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,668 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08805 comes in 21% below, the 38th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #439 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Kendall Park (ZIP 08824) at $1,395, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08805 shows a 95.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,402. 0.75% of ZIP 08805 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 58.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08805 costs have risen 9.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,275 to a high of $1,395, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 08805 Compares

vs National Average
$1,395 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,395 vs $1,858
25% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08805, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,395
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08805.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,275 -
2019 $1,328 +4.2%
2020 $1,350 +1.7%
2021 $1,375 +1.9%
2022 $1,395 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,344
Premium Range
$1,275 - $1,395
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08805

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

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 08805?
At the 38th percentile nationally, #439 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08805 (Bound Brook, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,395 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bound Brook, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08805: claims frequency (4.36%), loss ratio (95.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.75%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08805 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08805 lands in the 38th percentile: its $1,395/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08805?
Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 08805 in New Jersey, a rise of 58.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08805 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08805 have ranged from $1,275 to $1,395, with a 5-year average of $1,344. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 08805 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08805 averages $1,395/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #439 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.