ZIP 08820 · Middlesex County

Edison, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08820, Edison, New Jersey.

44.1%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#299 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,474
Policies

The verdict

Edison, NJ (ZIP 08820) averages $1,572/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,572
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,572/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.05%
Avg severity: $13,746
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
+134.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08820 (Edison, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08820 (Edison, NJ) pay an average of $1,572 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,474 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 52nd national percentile. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08820 is 15% below, ranking #299 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Franklinville (ZIP 08322) at $1,573, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08820 shows a 44.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.05% of policies in ZIP 08820 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,746. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.00%, a rise of 134.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08820 premiums risen 2.1%, spanning $1,538 to $1,572 (five-year average: $1,550), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 08820 Compares

vs National Average
$1,572 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,572 vs $1,858
15% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08820, 2018–2022

$1,530$1,540$1,550$1,560$1,570$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,572
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08820.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,539 -
2019 $1,554 +1.0%
2020 $1,549 -0.3%
2021 $1,538 -0.7%
2022 $1,572 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,550
Premium Range
$1,538 - $1,572
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08820

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 08820?
ZIP 08820 (Edison, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,572 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #299 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edison, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08820: claims frequency (5.05%), loss ratio (44.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.00%), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08820 compared to the national average?
At $1,572/yr, ZIP 08820 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08820?
ZIP 08820 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.00% in New Jersey, a rise of 134.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08820 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08820 have ranged from $1,538 to $1,572, with a 5-year average of $1,550. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 08820 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08820 has an average premium of $1,572/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #299 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.