ZIP 08882 · Middlesex County
South River, NJ Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08882, South River, New Jersey.
- 41.6%
- Loss ratio
- 1.13%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #468 of 561
- New Jersey rank
- 2,226
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,362/yr, South River, NJ (ZIP 08882) sits in the 36th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.
- $1,362
- Avg premium (2022)
- -23%
- vs U.S. average
- +1.4%
- since 2018
- 36th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 08882 (South River, NJ)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 08882 (South River, NJ) at $1,362 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,226 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08882 comes in 23% below, the 36th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08882 is 27% below, ranking #468 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Piscataway (ZIP 08854) at $1,361, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 08882 is 41.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,559. 1.13% of ZIP 08882 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 204.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08882 premiums risen 1.4%, spanning $1,340 to $1,379 (five-year average: $1,357), 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 08882 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 08882, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,343 | - |
| 2019 | $1,379 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $1,360 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | $1,340 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | $1,362 | +1.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 08882
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 08882 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- New Jersey's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Jersey overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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