Home Insurance in North Plainfield, New Jersey
The median home value in North Plainfield is $374,700, 32% lower than the Somerset County median.
The typical home in North Plainfield was built around 1954. About 64% of homes were built before 1960, about 39 points above Somerset County's 24%. Older homes can cost more to insure or rebuild because of aging wiring, roofing and plumbing.
Housing in North Plainfield breaks down to 52% single-family homes and 24% apartments in buildings with 5+ units. The rest are 2-4 unit or other housing types.
70% of owner-occupied homes in North Plainfield carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
The vacancy rate is 1%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy. About 53% of occupied homes in North Plainfield are owner-occupied.
Most homes in North Plainfield - 86% - are primarily heated with natural gas.
Somerset County had 1,732 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. Its top FEMA-rated hazard is inland flooding (Relatively High). See the full Somerset County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details. Flood damage is excluded from a standard homeowners policy.
The statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in New Jersey is $1,551 per year, according to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $374,700 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1954 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 70% |
| Top county hazard | Inland Flooding (Relatively High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Somerset County | 1,732 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,551 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)