ZIP 08876 · Somerset County

Somerville, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08876, Somerville, New Jersey.

51.2%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#376 of 561
New Jersey rank
563
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Somerville, NJ (ZIP 08876) runs $1,462/yr on average: the 43rd percentile nationally and 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,462
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,462/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $17,138
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
+27.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08876 (Somerville, NJ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 08876 (Somerville, NJ) runs $1,462 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 563 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 08876 in the 43rd percentile, 18% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Jersey statewide average is $1,858 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #376 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Trenton (ZIP 08629) at $1,463, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 08876 shows a 51.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,138. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.71%, a rise of 27.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.4% through 2022, ranging $1,387 to $1,462 with a 5-year average of $1,431, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 08876 Compares

vs National Average
$1,462 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,462 vs $1,858
21% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08876, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,462
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08876.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,387 -
2019 $1,431 +3.1%
2020 $1,437 +0.4%
2021 $1,436 -0.0%
2022 $1,462 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,431
Premium Range
$1,387 - $1,462
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08876

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 08876?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 08876 (Somerville, NJ) averages $1,462 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 43rd percentile, #376 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Somerville, NJ?
In ZIP 08876, insurers report a 51.2% loss ratio, a 4.36% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08876 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 08876 lands in the 43rd percentile: its $1,462/yr average is 18% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08876?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 08876 in New Jersey, a rise of 27.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08876 over 5 years?
ZIP 08876 premiums spanned $1,387 to $1,462 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,431. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 08876 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08876 has an average premium of $1,462/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #376 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.