ZIP 08904 · Middlesex County

Highland Park, NJ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 08904, Highland Park, New Jersey.

31.2%
Loss ratio
1.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#277 of 561
New Jersey rank
2,964
Policies

The verdict

At $1,609/yr, Highland Park, NJ (ZIP 08904) sits in the 54th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,609
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
-2.0%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,609/yr
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.00%
Avg severity: $10,023
Nonrenewal Rate
1.31%
+40.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 08904 (Highland Park, NJ)

Homeowners in ZIP 08904 (Highland Park, NJ) pay an average of $1,609 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,964 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 08904 comes in 9% below, the 54th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Jersey's average of $1,858, ZIP 08904 is 13% below, ranking #277 of 561 tracked ZIPs in New Jersey by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Jersey is Hazlet (ZIP 07730) at $1,610, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 08904. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,023. 1.31% of ZIP 08904 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 40.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 08904 premiums fallen 2.0%, spanning $1,593 to $1,645 (five-year average: $1,618), an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 08904 Compares

vs National Average
$1,609 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs New Jersey Average
$1,609 vs $1,858
13% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 08904, 2018–2022

$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,609
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 08904.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,641 -
2019 $1,645 +0.2%
2020 $1,601 -2.7%
2021 $1,593 -0.5%
2022 $1,609 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,618
Premium Range
$1,593 - $1,645
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 08904

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 08904 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • New Jersey's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Jersey overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 08904?
ZIP 08904 (Highland Park, NJ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,609 per year as of 2022 (54th percentile, #277 of 561 ZIPs in New Jersey). Premiums have changed -2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Highland Park, NJ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 08904: claims frequency (5.00%), loss ratio (31.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.31%), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 08904 compared to the national average?
At $1,609/yr, ZIP 08904 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 08904?
Insurers decline to renew 1.31% of policies in ZIP 08904 in New Jersey, a rise of 40.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 08904 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 08904 have ranged from $1,593 to $1,645, with a 5-year average of $1,618. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 08904 compare to the New Jersey state average?
ZIP 08904 runs 13% below the New Jersey state average ($1,858/yr vs this ZIP's $1,609/yr), ranking #277 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.