ZIP 03242 · Merrimack County

Henniker, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03242, Henniker, New Hampshire.

21.9%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#112 of 239
New Hampshire rank
42
Policies

The verdict

Henniker, NH (ZIP 03242) averages $1,379/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally.

$1,379
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
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)
$1,379/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.02%
Avg severity: $15,012
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
-50.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03242 (Henniker, NH)

Homeowners in ZIP 03242 (Henniker, NH) pay an average of $1,379 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 42 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 03242 in the 37th percentile, 22% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Hampshire homeowners pay $1,428 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #112 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Bartlett (ZIP 03812) at $1,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 03242 shows a 21.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,012. Insurers decline to renew 0.95% of policies in ZIP 03242 at expiration, a drop of 50.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03242 costs have risen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,320 to a high of $1,405, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 03242 Compares

vs National Average
$1,379 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,379 vs $1,428
3% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03242, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,379
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03242.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,320 -
2019 $1,355 +2.6%
2020 $1,405 +3.7%
2021 $1,360 -3.2%
2022 $1,379 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,364
Premium Range
$1,320 - $1,405
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03242

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 03242?
At the 37th percentile nationally, #112 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire, ZIP 03242 (Henniker, NH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,379 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Henniker, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03242: a claims frequency of 2.02%, a loss ratio of 21.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.95%, placing this ZIP in the 37th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03242 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 03242 lands in the 37th percentile: its $1,379/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03242?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03242 is 0.95%, a drop of 50.5% over the past 5 years in New Hampshire.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03242 over 5 years?
ZIP 03242 premiums spanned $1,320 to $1,405 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,364. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 03242 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03242 runs 3% below the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,379/yr), ranking #112 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.