ZIP 08889 · Hunterdon County

Whitehouse Station, NJ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 08889, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey averages $1,733/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Whitehouse Station, NJ (ZIP 08889) ranks #9,648 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,733/yr) but #16,180 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.59%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,733
Avg premium (2022)
#9,648
of 25,593 on premium
#16,180
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
62nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
52/100
08889 - Whitehouse Station, NJ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,733/yr
Avg premium, 38th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 08889's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,733 Around the middle lower than 38% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 08889. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Jersey, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 08889; crosshairs: New Jersey averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$753.6$2791.5$4829.5$6867.4$8905.40.2%0.6%1.0%1.5%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 07034 · Lake Hiawatha $1,124/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 07803 · Mine Hill $1,200/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 08059 · Mount Ephraim $1,235/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08007 · Barrington $1,262/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 07828 · Budd Lake $1,296/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 07008 · Carteret $1,304/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 07840 · Hackettstown $1,322/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08733 · Lakehurst $1,337/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 08882 · South River $1,362/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 08872 · Sayreville $1,376/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 08810 · Dayton $1,387/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 08848 · Milford $1,397/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 08873 · Somerset $1,409/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 07463 · Waldwick $1,421/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 08012 · Blackwood $1,435/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 08067 · Pedricktown $1,449/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08004 · Atco $1,460/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 08094 · Williamstown $1,472/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08861 · Perth Amboy $1,493/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 08035 · Haddon Heights $1,516/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 08302 · Bridgeton $1,531/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08088 · Vincentown $1,550/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 07070 · Rutherford $1,564/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 07731 · Howell $1,575/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 08085 · Swedesboro $1,593/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 08234 · Egg Harbor Township $1,625/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 08533 · New Egypt $1,640/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 07004 · Fairfield $1,653/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 08205 · Absecon $1,679/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 07946 · Millington $1,710/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 08889 · Whitehouse Station (this ZIP) $1,733/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 07869 · Randolph $1,737/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 08201 · Absecon $1,791/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 07753 · Neptune $1,832/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 08534 · Pennington $1,867/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 08223 · Marmora $1,900/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 08550 · Princeton Junction $1,954/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 08092 · West Creek $1,996/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 07045 · Montville $2,063/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 07746 · Marlboro $2,102/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 07940 · Madison $2,169/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 07107 · Newark $2,250/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 07504 · Paterson $2,355/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 07716 · Atlantic Highlands $2,512/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 07934 · Gladstone $2,610/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 07901 · Summit $2,738/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 08730 · Brielle $3,069/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 07030 · Hoboken $3,429/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 07762 · Spring Lake $4,325/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 07723 · Deal $8,535/yr · 1.25%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,733/yr
Near-median premium
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.31%
Avg severity: $12,562
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Hunterdon County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 78.7 (Relatively Low), 79th percentile nationally and #19 of 21 New Jersey counties - 13% below the state mean of 90.8. Dominant mapped hazard: Strong Wind. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 95.1. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 08889

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Hunterdon County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 08889 via FIPS 34019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.7
Relatively Low · 79th national percentile
In-state county rank
#19
of 21 New Jersey counties · state mean 90.8
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $6,011,131

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 95.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Jersey NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 08889's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 08889 in Hunterdon County (NRI 78.7, hazard Strong Wind), both outside New Jersey. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,733/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.59% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 08889?
Hunterdon County scores 78.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 79th percentile nationally and #19 of 21 New Jersey counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 08889

This ZIP's premiums run at the 62nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.