ZIP 08817 · Middlesex County

Edison, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08817, Edison, New Jersey.

32.1%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#537 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,605
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08817 (Edison, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $1,239/yr, 26th percentile nationally, 30% below the U.S. norm.

$1,239
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,239/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.31%
Avg severity: $9,225
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+240.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08817 (Edison, NJ)

ZIP 08817 (Edison, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,239 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,605 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 26th national percentile. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08817 is 33% below, ranking #537 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Wharton (ZIP 07885) at $1,237, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08817. 4.31% of policies in ZIP 08817 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,225. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.92%, a rise of 240.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.3% through 2022, ranging $1,220 to $1,248 with a 5-year average of $1,239, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 08817 Compares

vs National Average
$1,239 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,239 vs $1,858
33% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08817, 2018–2022

$1,210$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,239
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08817.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,244 -
2019 $1,248 +0.4%
2020 $1,247 -0.1%
2021 $1,220 -2.2%
2022 $1,239 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,239
Premium Range
$1,220 - $1,248
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08817

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 08817?
At the 26th percentile nationally, #537 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08817 (Edison, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,239 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edison, NJ?
In ZIP 08817, insurers report a 32.1% loss ratio, a 4.31% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08817 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08817 premiums of $1,239/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08817?
ZIP 08817 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in New Jersey, a rise of 240.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08817 over 5 years?
ZIP 08817 premiums spanned $1,220 to $1,248 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,239. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 08817 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08817 runs 33% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,239/yr), ranking #537 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.