ZIP 03249 · Belknap County

Gilford, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03249, Gilford, New Hampshire.

40.0%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#89 of 239
New Hampshire rank
70
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 03249 (Gilford, NH) homeowners insurance averages $1,431/yr, 41st percentile nationally, 19% below the U.S. norm.

$1,431
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+2.9%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,431/yr
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.96%
Avg severity: $14,462
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-49.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03249 (Gilford, NH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 03249 (Gilford, NH) runs $1,431 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 70 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 03249 in the 41st percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Hampshire homeowners pay $1,428 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 0% (above), ranking #89 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Greenfield (ZIP 03047) at $1,429, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 40.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 03249. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,462. 0.80% of ZIP 03249 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 49.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03249 have risen by 2.9%, ranging from $1,390 to $1,439 with a five-year average of $1,414, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 03249 Compares

vs National Average
$1,431 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,431 vs $1,428
0% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03249, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460 20182019202020212022 $1,431
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03249.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,390 -
2019 $1,397 +0.4%
2020 $1,439 +3.1%
2021 $1,414 -1.7%
2022 $1,431 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,414
Premium Range
$1,390 - $1,439
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03249

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 03249?
ZIP 03249 (Gilford, NH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,431 per year as of 2022 (41st percentile, #89 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire). Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gilford, NH?
In ZIP 03249, insurers report a 40.0% loss ratio, a 3.96% claims frequency, and a 0.80% nonrenewal rate, the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03249 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03249 premiums of $1,431/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03249?
ZIP 03249 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in New Hampshire, a drop of 49.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03249 over 5 years?
ZIP 03249 premiums spanned $1,390 to $1,439 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,414. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 03249 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03249 runs 0% above the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,431/yr), ranking #89 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.