ZIP 08846 · Middlesex County

Middlesex, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08846, Middlesex, New Jersey.

26.4%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#525 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,509
Policies

The verdict

At $1,272/yr, Middlesex, NJ (ZIP 08846) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,272
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,272/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.43%
Avg severity: $9,814
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
+101.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08846 (Middlesex, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08846 (Middlesex, NJ) at $1,272 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,509 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 32% (below), ranking #525 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Clarksboro (ZIP 08020) at $1,272, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08846 shows a 26.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,814. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.80%, a rise of 101.5% 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 risen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $1,240 to $1,272 with a 5-year average of $1,254, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 08846 Compares

vs National Average
$1,272 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,272 vs $1,858
32% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08846, 2018–2022

$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,272
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08846.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,241 -
2019 $1,252 +0.8%
2020 $1,264 +1.0%
2021 $1,240 -1.9%
2022 $1,272 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,254
Premium Range
$1,240 - $1,272
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08846

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 08846?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #525 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08846 (Middlesex, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,272 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Middlesex, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08846: claims frequency (3.43%), loss ratio (26.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08846 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08846 premiums of $1,272/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08846?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08846 is 0.80%, a rise of 101.5% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08846 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08846 have ranged from $1,240 to $1,272, with a 5-year average of $1,254. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 08846 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08846 averages $1,272/yr, 32% below that figure, ranking #525 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.