ZIP 03031 · Hillsborough County

Amherst, NH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 03031, Amherst, New Hampshire averages $1,568/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Amherst, NH sits #12,467 nationally on average premium ($1,568) versus #12,249 on nonrenewal rate (0.84%).

$1,568
Avg premium (2022)
#12,467
of 25,593 on premium
#12,249
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
51st
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
42/100
03031 - Amherst, NH

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 D
$1,568/yr
Avg premium, 49th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
89.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
64.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 03031's premium sits nationally

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

$1,568 Around the middle lower than 49% 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 03031. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Hampshire, 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 03031; crosshairs: New Hampshire averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$897.7$1351.3$1805.0$2258.6$2712.20.3%0.7%1.1%1.5%2.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 03570 · Berlin $980/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 03581 · Gorham $1,050/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 03579 · Errol $1,087/yr · 1.89%
  • ZIP 03740 · Bath $1,118/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 03262 · North Woodstock $1,129/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 03584 · Lancaster $1,148/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 03303 · Concord $1,161/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 03835 · Farmington $1,179/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 03464 · Stoddard $1,188/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 03830 · East Wakefield $1,205/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 03246 · Laconia $1,209/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 03598 · Whitefield $1,217/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 03741 · Canaan $1,223/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 03045 · Goffstown $1,229/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 03222 · Bristol $1,240/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 03285 · Thornton $1,244/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 03064 · Nashua $1,249/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 03230 · Danbury $1,264/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 03470 · Winchester $1,276/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 03104 · Manchester $1,292/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 03773 · Newport $1,297/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 03765 · Haverhill $1,315/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 03038 · Derry $1,326/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 03825 · Barrington $1,349/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 03884 · Strafford $1,364/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 03216 · Andover $1,374/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 03242 · Henniker $1,379/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 03875 · Silver Lake $1,390/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 03852 · Milton Mills $1,398/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 03278 · Warner $1,415/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 03838 · Glen $1,424/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 03858 · Newton $1,438/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 03810 · Alton Bay $1,451/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 03833 · Exeter $1,460/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 03034 · Candia $1,481/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 03043 · Francestown $1,489/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 03076 · Pelham $1,495/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 03450 · Harrisville $1,509/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 03057 · Mont Vernon $1,546/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 03031 · Amherst (this ZIP) $1,568/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 03036 · Chester $1,585/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 03229 · Contoocook $1,639/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 03827 · East Kingston $1,673/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 03110 · Bedford $1,759/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 03885 · Stratham $1,814/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 03782 · Sunapee $1,850/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 03844 · Hampton Falls $2,049/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 03215 · Waterville Valley $2,208/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 03854 · New Castle $2,630/yr · 0.35%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,568/yr
Near-median premium
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $10,052
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Hillsborough County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 89.8 (Relatively Moderate), 90th percentile nationally and #1 of 10 New Hampshire counties - 28% above the state mean of 69.9. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 64.3. 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 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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 03031 (5 years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Hillsborough County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 03031 via FIPS 33011. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
89.8
Relatively Moderate · 90th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 10 New Hampshire counties · state mean 69.9
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $18,424,003

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 64.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Hillsborough County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 03031: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New Hampshire. County hazard context (Hillsborough, NRI 89.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,568/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.84% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 03031?
County NRI 89.8 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 03031 via Hillsborough County FIPS 33011. In-state rank #1 of 10; national percentile 90th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 03031

This ZIP's premiums run at the 51st 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.