ZIP 08844 · Somerset County

Hillsborough, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08844, Hillsborough, New Jersey averages $1,576/yr.

36.2%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#294 of 561
New Jersey rank
269
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08844 (Hillsborough, NJ) is #12,312 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #13,771 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,576
Avg premium (2022)
#12,312
of 25,593 on premium
#13,771
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
52nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
08844 - Hillsborough, NJ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,576/yr
Avg premium, 48th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08844's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,576 Around the middle lower than 48% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 08844. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Jersey, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 08844; crosshairs: New Jersey averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$753.6$2791.5$4829.5$6867.4$8905.40.2%0.6%1.0%1.5%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 07034 · Lake Hiawatha $1,124/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 07803 · Mine Hill $1,200/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 08059 · Mount Ephraim $1,235/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08007 · Barrington $1,262/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 07828 · Budd Lake $1,296/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 07008 · Carteret $1,304/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 07840 · Hackettstown $1,322/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08733 · Lakehurst $1,337/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 08882 · South River $1,362/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 08872 · Sayreville $1,376/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 08810 · Dayton $1,387/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 08848 · Milford $1,397/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 08873 · Somerset $1,409/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 07463 · Waldwick $1,421/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 08012 · Blackwood $1,435/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 08067 · Pedricktown $1,449/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08004 · Atco $1,460/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 08094 · Williamstown $1,472/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08861 · Perth Amboy $1,493/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 08035 · Haddon Heights $1,516/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 08302 · Bridgeton $1,531/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08088 · Vincentown $1,550/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 07070 · Rutherford $1,564/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 07731 · Howell $1,575/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 08844 · Hillsborough (this ZIP) $1,576/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 08085 · Swedesboro $1,593/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08234 · Egg Harbor Township $1,625/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 08533 · New Egypt $1,640/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 07004 · Fairfield $1,653/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08205 · Absecon $1,679/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07946 · Millington $1,710/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07869 · Randolph $1,737/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08201 · Absecon $1,791/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 07753 · Neptune $1,832/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 08534 · Pennington $1,867/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08223 · Marmora $1,900/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 08550 · Princeton Junction $1,954/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 08092 · West Creek $1,996/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 07045 · Montville $2,063/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 07746 · Marlboro $2,102/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 07940 · Madison $2,169/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 07107 · Newark $2,250/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 07504 · Paterson $2,355/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 07716 · Atlantic Highlands $2,512/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 07934 · Gladstone $2,610/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 07901 · Summit $2,738/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08730 · Brielle $3,069/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 07030 · Hoboken $3,429/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 07762 · Spring Lake $4,325/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 07723 · Deal $8,535/yr · 1.25%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,576/yr
Near-median premium
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.42%
Avg severity: $12,907
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+164.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08844 (Hillsborough, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08844 (Hillsborough, NJ) at $1,576 per year for 2022 across approximately 269 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. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #294 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Howell (ZIP 07731) at $1,575, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,907. 0.74% of ZIP 08844 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 164.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.2% through 2022, ranging $1,484 to $1,576 with a 5-year average of $1,537, an annualized rate of +1.5% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 08844's county (Somerset): score 90.9, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Earthquake. That is #15 of 21 New Jersey counties and the 91st national percentile (0% above the 90.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 93.3. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 08844 Compares

vs National Average
$1,576 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,576 vs $1,858
15% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08844, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,576
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08844.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,484 -
2019 $1,542 +3.9%
2020 $1,557 +1.0%
2021 $1,529 -1.8%
2022 $1,576 +3.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 08844 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,537
Premium Range
$1,484 - $1,576
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Somerset County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08844 via FIPS 34035. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.9
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $7,148,036

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 93.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Jersey NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Somerset County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 08844: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New Jersey. County hazard context (Somerset, NRI 90.9) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,576/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.74% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 08844?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08844 (Hillsborough, NJ) averages $1,576 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #294 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hillsborough, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08844: a claims frequency of 4.42%, a loss ratio of 36.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.74%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08844 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08844 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,576/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08844?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08844 is 0.74%, a rise of 164.5% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08844 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08844 have ranged from $1,484 to $1,576, with a 5-year average of $1,537. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 08844 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08844 runs 15% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,576/yr), ranking #294 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08844?
Somerset County scores 90.9 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 91st percentile nationally and #15 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 08844

This ZIP's premiums run at the 52nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.