ZIP 08858 · Hunterdon County

Oldwick, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08858, Oldwick, New Jersey averages $4,268/yr.

8.7%
Loss ratio
#13 of 561
New Jersey rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Oldwick, NJ (ZIP 08858) runs $4,268/yr on average: the 98th percentile nationally and 140% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$4,268
Avg premium (2022)
+140%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-1.4%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
32/100
08858 - Oldwick, 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 F
$4,268/yr
Avg premium, 2nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08858's premium sits nationally

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

$4,268 Higher than most more expensive than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,268/yr
Above-median premium
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.10%
Avg severity: $7,293
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08858 (Oldwick, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08858 (Oldwick, NJ) runs $4,268 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 20 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 140% above that mark and lands in the 98th national percentile. Compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858, this ZIP runs 130% above, ranking #13 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Spring Lake (ZIP 07762) at $4,325, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08858 shows a 8.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,293.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.4% through 2022, ranging $4,050 to $4,500 with a 5-year average of $4,322, an annualized rate of -0.3% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 08858's county (Hunterdon): score 78.7, rating Relatively Low, hazard Strong Wind. That is #19 of 21 New Jersey counties and the 79th national percentile (13% below the 90.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 95.1. 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 08858 Compares

vs National Average
$4,268 vs $1,776
140% above national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$4,268 vs $1,858
130% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08858, 2018–2022

$4,000$4,100$4,200$4,300$4,400$4,500$4,600 20182019202020212022 $4,268
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08858.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,329 -
2019 $4,464 +3.1%
2020 $4,500 +0.8%
2021 $4,050 -10.0%
2022 $4,268 +5.4%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 08858, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,322
Premium Range
$4,050 - $4,500
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Hunterdon County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08858 via FIPS 34019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.7
Relatively Low · 79th national percentile
In-state county rank
#19
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $6,011,131

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 95.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Jersey for ZIP 08858

ZIP 08858's county NRI is 78.7 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Jersey containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($4,268/yr 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 08858?
ZIP 08858 (Oldwick, NJ) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,268 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #13 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oldwick, NJ?
In ZIP 08858, insurers report a 8.7% loss ratio, a 5.10% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08858 compared to the national average?
ZIP 08858 premiums of $4,268/yr are 140% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08858?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08858 is N/A in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08858 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08858 runs $4,050-$4,500 (5-year average $4,322). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 08858 compare to the New Jersey state average?
The New Jersey state average is $1,858/yr; ZIP 08858 averages $4,268/yr, 130% above that figure, ranking #13 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08858?
Hunterdon County scores 78.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 79th percentile nationally and #19 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 08858

This ZIP's premiums run at the 98th 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.