ZIP 03253 · Belknap County

Meredith, NH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 03253, Meredith, New Hampshire averages $1,501/yr.

25.7%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#62 of 239
New Hampshire rank
61
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Meredith, NH (ZIP 03253) ranks #13,744 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,501/yr) but #18,579 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.45%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,501
Avg premium (2022)
#13,744
of 25,593 on premium
#18,579
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
46th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
62/100
03253 - Meredith, NH

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,501/yr
Avg premium, 54th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
57.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
81.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 03253's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,501 Lower than most lower than 54% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 03253. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Hampshire, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 03253; crosshairs: New Hampshire averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$897.7$1351.3$1805.0$2258.6$2712.20.3%0.7%1.1%1.5%2.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 03570 · Berlin $980/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 03581 · Gorham $1,050/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 03579 · Errol $1,087/yr · 1.89%
  • ZIP 03740 · Bath $1,118/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 03262 · North Woodstock $1,129/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 03584 · Lancaster $1,148/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 03303 · Concord $1,161/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 03835 · Farmington $1,179/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 03464 · Stoddard $1,188/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 03830 · East Wakefield $1,205/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 03246 · Laconia $1,209/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 03598 · Whitefield $1,217/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 03741 · Canaan $1,223/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 03045 · Goffstown $1,229/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 03222 · Bristol $1,240/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 03285 · Thornton $1,244/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 03064 · Nashua $1,249/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 03230 · Danbury $1,264/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 03470 · Winchester $1,276/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 03104 · Manchester $1,292/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 03773 · Newport $1,297/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 03765 · Haverhill $1,315/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 03038 · Derry $1,326/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 03825 · Barrington $1,349/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 03884 · Strafford $1,364/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 03216 · Andover $1,374/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 03242 · Henniker $1,379/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 03875 · Silver Lake $1,390/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 03852 · Milton Mills $1,398/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 03278 · Warner $1,415/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 03838 · Glen $1,424/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 03858 · Newton $1,438/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 03810 · Alton Bay $1,451/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 03833 · Exeter $1,460/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 03034 · Candia $1,481/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 03043 · Francestown $1,489/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 03076 · Pelham $1,495/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 03253 · Meredith (this ZIP) $1,501/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 03450 · Harrisville $1,509/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 03057 · Mont Vernon $1,546/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 03031 · Amherst $1,568/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 03036 · Chester $1,585/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 03229 · Contoocook $1,639/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 03827 · East Kingston $1,673/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 03110 · Bedford $1,759/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 03885 · Stratham $1,814/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 03782 · Sunapee $1,850/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 03844 · Hampton Falls $2,049/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 03215 · Waterville Valley $2,208/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 03854 · New Castle $2,630/yr · 0.35%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,501/yr
Near-median premium
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.84%
Avg severity: $10,034
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-64.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03253 (Meredith, NH)

ZIP 03253 (Meredith, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,501 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 61 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 03253 comes in 15% below, the 46th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Hampshire homeowners pay $1,428 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (above), ranking #62 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Lyndeborough (ZIP 03082) at $1,501, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03253 is 25.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,034. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.45%, a drop of 64.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03253 costs have risen 3.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,458 to a high of $1,501, an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

For ZIP 03253, county-level FEMA NRI is 57.4 in Belknap - middle of the national distribution (57th percentile) and #9 among 10 New Hampshire counties. Top hazard on the index: Lightning. Social Vulnerability Index 17.0 · Community Resilience 81.5.

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 03253 Compares

vs National Average
$1,501 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,501 vs $1,428
5% above state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03253, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,460$1,470$1,480$1,490$1,500$1,510 20182019202020212022 $1,501
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03253.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,458 -
2019 $1,464 +0.4%
2020 $1,496 +2.2%
2021 $1,476 -1.3%
2022 $1,501 +1.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 03253

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,479
Premium Range
$1,458 - $1,501
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Belknap County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 03253 via FIPS 33001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
57.4
Relatively Low · 57th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 10 New Hampshire counties · state mean 69.9
Top mapped hazard
Lightning
Expected annual loss $2,234,452

Social Vulnerability Index 17.0 · Community Resilience 81.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Hampshire NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 03253

Cross-state peers for ZIP 03253: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New Hampshire. County hazard context (Belknap, NRI 57.4) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,501/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.45% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 03253?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03253 (Meredith, NH) averages $1,501 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #62 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Meredith, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03253: a claims frequency of 3.84%, a loss ratio of 25.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.45%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03253 compared to the national average?
At $1,501/yr, ZIP 03253 runs 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03253?
Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 03253 in New Hampshire, a drop of 64.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03253 over 5 years?
ZIP 03253 premiums spanned $1,458 to $1,501 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,479. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 03253 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03253 runs 5% above the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,501/yr), ranking #62 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 03253?
Belknap County scores 57.4 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 57th percentile nationally and #9 of 10 New Hampshire counties. The index's top hazard label is Lightning. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 03253

This ZIP's premiums run at the 46th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.