ZIP 08859 · Middlesex County

Parlin, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08859, Parlin, New Jersey.

42.1%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#450 of 561
New Jersey rank
1,843
Policies

The verdict

At $1,384/yr, Parlin, NJ (ZIP 08859) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,384
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+1.9%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,384/yr
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.99%
Avg severity: $14,606
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
+101.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08859 (Parlin, NJ)

ZIP 08859 (Parlin, NJ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,384 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,843 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08859 comes in 22% below, the 38th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 26% below that figure, ranking #450 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Riverside (ZIP 08075) at $1,384, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 42.1%, 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 3.99%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,606. Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 08859 at expiration, a rise of 101.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08859 premiums risen 1.9%, spanning $1,359 to $1,384 (five-year average: $1,371), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 08859 Compares

vs National Average
$1,384 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,384 vs $1,858
26% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08859, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,360$1,370$1,380$1,390 20182019202020212022 $1,384
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08859.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,359 -
2019 $1,369 +0.7%
2020 $1,377 +0.6%
2021 $1,365 -0.9%
2022 $1,384 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,371
Premium Range
$1,359 - $1,384
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08859

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 08859?
ZIP 08859 (Parlin, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,384 per year as of 2022 (38th percentile, #450 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Parlin, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08859: a claims frequency of 3.99%, a loss ratio of 42.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08859 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08859 lands in the 38th percentile: its $1,384/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08859?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08859 is 0.65%, a rise of 101.0% over the past 5 years in New Jersey.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08859 over 5 years?
ZIP 08859 premiums spanned $1,359 to $1,384 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,371. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 08859 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08859 runs 26% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,384/yr), ranking #450 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.