ZIP 03251 · Grafton County

Lincoln, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03251, Lincoln, New Hampshire.

35.2%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#105 of 239
New Hampshire rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $1,392/yr, Lincoln, NH (ZIP 03251) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,392
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,392/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.50%
Avg severity: $19,624
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-34.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03251 (Lincoln, NH)

ZIP 03251 (Lincoln, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,392 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 03251 comes in 22% below, the 38th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03251 is 3% below, ranking #105 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Nottingham (ZIP 03290) at $1,391, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 03251. About 2.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,624. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.59%, a drop of 34.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.9% through 2022, ranging $1,378 to $1,466 with a 5-year average of $1,407, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 03251 Compares

vs National Average
$1,392 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,392 vs $1,428
3% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03251, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,392
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03251.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,378 -
2019 $1,403 +1.8%
2020 $1,466 +4.5%
2021 $1,395 -4.8%
2022 $1,392 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,407
Premium Range
$1,378 - $1,466
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03251

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 03251?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03251 (Lincoln, NH) averages $1,392 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 38th percentile, #105 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lincoln, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03251: a claims frequency of 2.50%, a loss ratio of 35.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.59%, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03251 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03251 premiums of $1,392/yr are 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03251?
Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 03251 in New Hampshire, a drop of 34.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03251 over 5 years?
ZIP 03251 premiums spanned $1,378 to $1,466 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,407. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 03251 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
The New Hampshire state average is $1,428/yr; ZIP 03251 averages $1,392/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #105 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.