ZIP 03079 · Rockingham County

Salem, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03079, Salem, New Hampshire.

39.5%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#113 of 239
New Hampshire rank
447
Policies

The verdict

Salem, NH (ZIP 03079) averages $1,377/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally.

$1,377
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,377/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.41%
Avg severity: $15,954
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
-28.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03079 (Salem, NH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 03079 (Salem, NH) runs $1,377 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 447 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% below that mark and lands in the 37th national percentile. The New Hampshire statewide average is $1,428 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #113 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Canterbury (ZIP 03224) at $1,376, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 03079 shows a 39.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.41% of policies in ZIP 03079 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,954. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.85% in this ZIP, a drop of 28.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03079 have risen by 5.1%, ranging from $1,310 to $1,377 with a five-year average of $1,340, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 03079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,377 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,377 vs $1,428
4% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03079, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,377
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,310 -
2019 $1,329 +1.4%
2020 $1,341 +0.9%
2021 $1,343 +0.1%
2022 $1,377 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,340
Premium Range
$1,310 - $1,377
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03079

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 03079?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03079 (Salem, NH) averages $1,377 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #113 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Salem, NH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 03079: claims frequency (3.41%), loss ratio (39.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.85%), together placing this ZIP at the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03079 compared to the national average?
At $1,377/yr, ZIP 03079 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03079?
ZIP 03079 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.85% in New Hampshire, a drop of 28.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03079 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03079 have ranged from $1,310 to $1,377, with a 5-year average of $1,340. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 03079 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03079 runs 4% below the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,377/yr), ranking #113 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.