ZIP 08873 · Somerset County

Somerset, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08873, Somerset, New Jersey.

35.4%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#423 of 561
New Jersey rank
596
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Somerset, NJ (ZIP 08873) runs $1,409/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,409
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,409/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.25%
Avg severity: $9,503
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
+158.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08873 (Somerset, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08873 (Somerset, NJ) runs $1,409 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 596 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 08873 in the 39th percentile, 21% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #423 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is North Brunswick (ZIP 08902) at $1,410, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 08873 is 35.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,503. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.89% in this ZIP, a rise of 158.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.2% through 2022, ranging $1,302 to $1,409 with a 5-year average of $1,363, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 08873 Compares

vs National Average
$1,409 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,409 vs $1,858
24% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08873, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,409
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08873.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,302 -
2019 $1,364 +4.7%
2020 $1,377 +1.0%
2021 $1,364 -1.0%
2022 $1,409 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,363
Premium Range
$1,302 - $1,409
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08873

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 08873?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #423 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey, ZIP 08873 (Somerset, NJ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,409 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Somerset, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08873: claims frequency (5.25%), loss ratio (35.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.89%), together placing this ZIP at the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08873 compared to the national average?
At $1,409/yr, ZIP 08873 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08873?
Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 08873 in New Jersey, a rise of 158.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08873 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 08873 runs $1,302-$1,409 (5-year average $1,363). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 08873 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08873 has an average premium of $1,409/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #423 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.