ZIP 03031 · Hillsborough County

Amherst, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03031, Amherst, New Hampshire.

19.4%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#48 of 239
New Hampshire rank
126
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Amherst, NH (ZIP 03031) runs $1,568/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,568
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,568/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $10,052
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
-13.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03031 (Amherst, NH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03031 (Amherst, NH) at $1,568 per year for 2022 across approximately 126 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 03031 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Hampshire statewide average is $1,428 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #48 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Spofford (ZIP 03462) at $1,568, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 19.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,052. Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 03031 at expiration, a drop of 13.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03031 have risen by 2.0%, ranging from $1,537 to $1,569 with a five-year average of $1,555, 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 03031 Compares

vs National Average
$1,568 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,568 vs $1,428
10% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03031, 2018–2022

$1,530$1,540$1,550$1,560$1,570$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,568
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03031.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,537 -
2019 $1,541 +0.2%
2020 $1,569 +1.8%
2021 $1,562 -0.4%
2022 $1,568 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,555
Premium Range
$1,537 - $1,569
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03031

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 03031?
At the 51st percentile nationally, #48 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire, ZIP 03031 (Amherst, NH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,568 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Amherst, NH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 03031: claims frequency (3.02%), loss ratio (19.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.84%), together placing this ZIP at the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03031 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03031 premiums of $1,568/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03031?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03031 is 0.84%, a drop of 13.0% over the past 5 years in New Hampshire.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03031 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03031 have ranged from $1,537 to $1,569, with a 5-year average of $1,555. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 03031 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03031 has an average premium of $1,568/yr compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #48 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire 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.