New Hampshire Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 239 ZIP codes in New Hampshire (NH).

The verdict

Homeowners in New Hampshire pay about $1,428/yr, 20% below the U.S. average - the 34th most expensive of 51 states.

$1,428
State avg premium
-20%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
2018→2022 change
#34
of 51 states

Across 239 ZIP codes, ZIP-level premiums vary widely within the state.

Homeowners in New Hampshire pay an average of $1,428 per year for home insurance - 20% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks New Hampshire as the 34th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 3.1%; nonrenewal rates declined by 49.3% over the same period.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), New Hampshire ranks 35th out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (0.89%) ranks 33rd out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.

How New Hampshire Compares

vs National Average
$1,428 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
Rank Among States
34th of 51
most expensive for homeowners insurance
Loss Ratio vs National
29.9% vs 58.0%
insurers retain more margin here
Avg Premium
$1,428/yr
National avg: $1,776 (-20% below)
Premium Change
+3.1%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
29.9%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
-49.3% change

Data Snapshot: New Hampshire Homeowners Insurance

New Hampshire homeowners paid an average of $1,428 per year for home insurance based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 239 ZIP codes across the state. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. New Hampshire ranks 34th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $889 in 03597 to $5,446 in 03871.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 3.1% in New Hampshire, placing the state 35th nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 29.9%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 0.89%, a decline of 49.3% over the study period (ranking 33rd out of 50 states).

Within New Hampshire, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (03871 in Rye Beach) charges 513% more than the least expensive (03597 in West Stewartstown), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is for educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should obtain quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as context, then drill into your own ZIP code for the figure closest to your situation and compare quotes from several licensed carriers before deciding.

Loss Ratio Reading: New Hampshire

0%150%30%

New Hampshire statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 30% (Insurer-favorable) - low claim payout, insurer retains a healthy margin.

ZIP Codes Tracked

239

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $1,385 $1,319
2019 $1,404 (+1.3%) $1,340
2020 $1,427 (+1.6%) $1,355
2021 $1,416 (-0.7%) $1,351
2022 $1,428 (+0.8%) $1,364

Average premium in New Hampshire, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,390$1,400$1,410$1,420$1,430$1,440 20182019202020212022 $1,428
Average homeowners premium per year in New Hampshire.

All ZIP Codes in New Hampshire

239 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
03871 Rye Beach $5,446
03854 New Castle $2,630
03233 Elkins $2,459
03750 Etna $2,423
03862 North Hampton $2,219
03870 Rye $2,208
03215 Waterville Valley $2,208
03768 Lyme $2,146
03853 Mirror Lake $2,103
03850 Melvin Village $2,080
03226 Center Harbor $2,079
03844 Hampton Falls $2,049
03444 Dublin $2,047
03832 Eaton Center $1,973
03755 Hanover $1,967
03049 Hollis $1,939
03245 Holderness $1,915
03782 Sunapee $1,850
03087 Windham $1,846
03846 Jackson $1,832
03257 New London $1,832
03885 Stratham $1,814
03227 Center Sandwich $1,810
03254 Moultonborough $1,784
03287 Wilmot $1,781
03817 Chocorua $1,769
03110 Bedford $1,759
03856 Newfields $1,749
03894 Wolfeboro $1,744
03586 Sugar Hill $1,740
03457 Nelson $1,699
03840 Greenland $1,696
03770 Meriden $1,685
03827 East Kingston $1,673
03608 Walpole $1,658
03777 Orford $1,646
03259 North Sandwich $1,639
03229 Contoocook $1,639
03449 Hancock $1,637
03811 Atkinson $1,628
03255 Newbury $1,604
03823 Madbury $1,598
03036 Chester $1,585
03033 Brookline $1,584
03809 Alton $1,576
03580 Franconia $1,574
03462 Spofford $1,568
03031 Amherst $1,568
03841 Hampstead $1,562
03745 Cornish $1,559

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in New Hampshire?
The average homeowners insurance premium in New Hampshire is $1,428 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 239 ZIP codes. This is 20% below the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire homeowners insurance premiums changed by +3.1% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 29.9%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in New Hampshire?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in New Hampshire is 03871, with an average premium of $5,446/yr. The most affordable is 03597 at $889/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for New Hampshire homeowners insurance?
The average nonrenewal rate in New Hampshire is 0.89%. This rate has changed by -49.3% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 03064 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 1.07%.
What is a loss ratio and what does New Hampshire's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. New Hampshire's average loss ratio is 29.9%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in New Hampshire?
The average claim frequency in New Hampshire is 2.68%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $16,351. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.

What this means in New Hampshire

State averages set the benchmark, your ZIP and your home decide the rest.

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

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

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from 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.