ZIP 08850 · Middlesex County

Milltown, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08850, Milltown, New Jersey.

27.8%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#416 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,301
Policies

The verdict

Milltown, NJ (ZIP 08850) averages $1,416/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,416
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+2.8%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,416/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.73%
Avg severity: $10,553
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-7.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08850 (Milltown, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08850 (Milltown, NJ) at $1,416 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,301 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 20% below that mark and lands in the 40th national percentile. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #416 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Florence (ZIP 08518) at $1,416, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08850. About 3.73% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,553. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.63% in this ZIP, a drop of 7.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08850 premiums risen 2.8%, spanning $1,378 to $1,416 (five-year average: $1,398), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 08850 Compares

vs National Average
$1,416 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,416 vs $1,858
24% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08850, 2018–2022

$1,370$1,380$1,390$1,400$1,410$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,416
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08850.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,378 -
2019 $1,416 +2.8%
2020 $1,401 -1.0%
2021 $1,378 -1.7%
2022 $1,416 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,398
Premium Range
$1,378 - $1,416
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08850

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 08850?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08850 (Milltown, NJ) averages $1,416 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 40th percentile, #416 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milltown, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08850: claims frequency (3.73%), loss ratio (27.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.63%), together placing this ZIP at the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08850 compared to the national average?
At $1,416/yr, ZIP 08850 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08850?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08850 is 0.63%, a drop of 7.6% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08850 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08850 have ranged from $1,378 to $1,416, with a 5-year average of $1,398. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 08850 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08850 averages $1,416/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #416 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.