ZIP 03226 · Belknap County

Center Harbor, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03226, Center Harbor, New Hampshire.

93.8%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#11 of 239
New Hampshire rank
32
Policies

The verdict

At $2,079/yr, Center Harbor, NH (ZIP 03226) sits in the 78th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% above the U.S. average.

$2,079
Avg premium (2022)
+17%
vs U.S. average
+16.5%
since 2018
78th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,079/yr
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
93.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.11%
Avg severity: $47,447
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
+89.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03226 (Center Harbor, NH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03226 (Center Harbor, NH) at $2,079 per year for 2022 across approximately 32 reported policies. That is 17% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally. New Hampshire homeowners pay $1,428 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 46% (above), ranking #11 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Melvin Village (ZIP 03850) at $2,080, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 03226 shows a 93.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $47,447. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.43% in this ZIP, a rise of 89.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 03226 premiums risen 16.5%, spanning $1,784 to $2,079 (five-year average: $1,918), an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 03226 Compares

vs National Average
$2,079 vs $1,776
17% above national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$2,079 vs $1,428
46% above state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03226, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,079
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03226.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,784 -
2019 $1,912 +7.2%
2020 $1,912 -0.0%
2021 $1,903 -0.5%
2022 $2,079 +9.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,918
Premium Range
$1,784 - $2,079
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03226

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 03226?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03226 (Center Harbor, NH) averages $2,079 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 78th percentile, #11 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Center Harbor, NH?
In ZIP 03226, insurers report a 93.8% loss ratio, a 4.11% claims frequency, and a 0.43% nonrenewal rate, the 78th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03226 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03226 premiums of $2,079/yr are 17% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 78th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03226?
ZIP 03226 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.43% in New Hampshire, a rise of 89.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03226 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03226 have ranged from $1,784 to $2,079, with a 5-year average of $1,918. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 03226 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03226 has an average premium of $2,079/yr compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428/yr. This ZIP is 46% above the state average, ranking #11 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.