ZIP 08889 · Hunterdon County

Whitehouse Station, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08889, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

38.5%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#215 of 561
New Jersey rank
156
Policies

The verdict

Whitehouse Station, NJ (ZIP 08889) averages $1,733/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,733
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,733/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.31%
Avg severity: $12,562
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+142.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08889 (Whitehouse Station, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08889 (Whitehouse Station, NJ) pay an average of $1,733 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 156 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. New Jersey homeowners pay $1,858 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #215 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Farmingdale (ZIP 07727) at $1,734, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 38.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08889. 5.31% of policies in ZIP 08889 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,562. 0.59% of ZIP 08889 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 142.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08889 premiums risen 0.7%, spanning $1,705 to $1,733 (five-year average: $1,723), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 08889 Compares

vs National Average
$1,733 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,733 vs $1,858
7% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08889, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,710$1,720$1,730$1,740 20182019202020212022 $1,733
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08889.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,721 -
2019 $1,732 +0.6%
2020 $1,724 -0.4%
2021 $1,705 -1.1%
2022 $1,733 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,723
Premium Range
$1,705 - $1,733
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08889

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 08889?
ZIP 08889 (Whitehouse Station, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,733 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #215 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitehouse Station, NJ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 08889: a claims frequency of 5.31%, a loss ratio of 38.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.59%, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08889 compared to the national average?
At $1,733/yr, ZIP 08889 runs 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08889?
Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 08889 in New Jersey, a rise of 142.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08889 over 5 years?
ZIP 08889 premiums spanned $1,705 to $1,733 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,723. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 08889 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08889 has an average premium of $1,733/yr compared to the New Jersey state average of $1,858/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #215 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.