ZIP 08857 · Middlesex County

Old Bridge, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08857, Old Bridge, New Jersey.

40.9%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#414 of 561
New Jersey rank
632
Policies

The verdict

Old Bridge, NJ (ZIP 08857) averages $1,418/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,418
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-1.0%
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)
$1,418/yr
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.73%
Avg severity: $12,263
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
+41.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08857 (Old Bridge, NJ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08857 (Old Bridge, NJ) at $1,418 per year for 2022 across approximately 632 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #414 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Trenton (ZIP 08628) at $1,419, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 40.9%, 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 4.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,263. Insurers decline to renew 0.63% of policies in ZIP 08857 at expiration, a rise of 41.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 08857 costs have fallen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,400 to a high of $1,436, 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 08857 Compares

vs National Average
$1,418 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,418 vs $1,858
24% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08857, 2018–2022

$1,390$1,400$1,410$1,420$1,430$1,440 20182019202020212022 $1,418
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08857.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,433 -
2019 $1,436 +0.2%
2020 $1,420 -1.1%
2021 $1,400 -1.5%
2022 $1,418 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,422
Premium Range
$1,400 - $1,436
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08857

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 08857?
At the 40th percentile nationally, #414 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08857 (Old Bridge, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,418 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Old Bridge, NJ?
In ZIP 08857, insurers report a 40.9% loss ratio, a 4.73% claims frequency, and a 0.63% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08857 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08857 premiums of $1,418/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08857?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08857 is 0.63%, a rise of 41.6% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08857 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08857 runs $1,400-$1,436 (5-year average $1,422). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 08857 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08857 has an average premium of $1,418/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #414 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.