ZIP 08837 · Middlesex County

Edison, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08837, Edison, New Jersey.

16.0%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#520 of 561
New Jersey rank
677
Policies

The verdict

At $1,285/yr, Edison, NJ (ZIP 08837) sits in the 30th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,285
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,285/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.76%
Avg severity: $5,456
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+29.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08837 (Edison, NJ)

ZIP 08837 (Edison, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,285 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 677 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08837 comes in 28% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08837 is 31% below, ranking #520 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Trenton (ZIP 08619) at $1,286, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 16.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08837. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,456. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.84%, a rise of 29.5% 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 08837 premiums fallen 1.4%, spanning $1,282 to $1,327 (five-year average: $1,301), an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 08837 Compares

vs National Average
$1,285 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,285 vs $1,858
31% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08837, 2018–2022

$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310$1,320$1,330 20182019202020212022 $1,285
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08837.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,303 -
2019 $1,327 +1.9%
2020 $1,309 -1.4%
2021 $1,282 -2.1%
2022 $1,285 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,301
Premium Range
$1,282 - $1,327
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08837

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 08837?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #520 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08837 (Edison, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,285 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edison, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08837: a claims frequency of 3.76%, a loss ratio of 16.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08837 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08837 premiums of $1,285/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08837?
ZIP 08837 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.84% in New Jersey, a rise of 29.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08837 over 5 years?
ZIP 08837 premiums spanned $1,282 to $1,327 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,301. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 08837 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08837 runs 31% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,285/yr), ranking #520 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.