ZIP 08854 · Middlesex County

Piscataway, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08854, Piscataway, New Jersey.

35.5%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#469 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,149
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 08854 (Piscataway, NJ) homeowners insurance averages $1,361/yr, 36th percentile nationally, 23% below the U.S. norm.

$1,361
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,361/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.08%
Avg severity: $9,503
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
+76.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08854 (Piscataway, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08854 (Piscataway, NJ) runs $1,361 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,149 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 36th national percentile. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 27% below, ranking #469 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is South River (ZIP 08882) at $1,362, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08854. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,503. 0.90% of ZIP 08854 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 76.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08854 premiums risen 3.7%, spanning $1,313 to $1,361 (five-year average: $1,331), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 08854 Compares

vs National Average
$1,361 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,361 vs $1,858
27% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08854, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,361
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08854.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,313 -
2019 $1,330 +1.3%
2020 $1,327 -0.2%
2021 $1,324 -0.2%
2022 $1,361 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,331
Premium Range
$1,313 - $1,361
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08854

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 08854?
ZIP 08854 (Piscataway, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,361 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #469 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Piscataway, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08854: claims frequency (5.08%), loss ratio (35.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.90%), together placing this ZIP at the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08854 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08854 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,361/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08854?
Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 08854 in New Jersey, a rise of 76.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08854 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08854 runs $1,313-$1,361 (5-year average $1,331). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 08854 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08854 runs 27% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,361/yr), ranking #469 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.