ZIP 03256 · Belknap County

New Hampton, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03256, New Hampton, New Hampshire.

38.8%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#156 of 239
New Hampshire rank
22
Policies

The verdict

At $1,265/yr, New Hampton, NH (ZIP 03256) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,265
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-0.6%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,265/yr
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.22%
Avg severity: $7,887
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
-7.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03256 (New Hampton, NH)

Homeowners in ZIP 03256 (New Hampton, NH) pay an average of $1,265 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 22 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. The New Hampshire statewide average is $1,428 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #156 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Danbury (ZIP 03230) at $1,264, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03256 is 38.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.22% of policies in ZIP 03256 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,887. Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 03256 at expiration, a drop of 7.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03256 costs have fallen 0.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,265 to a high of $1,335, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 03256 Compares

vs National Average
$1,265 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,265 vs $1,428
11% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03256, 2018–2022

$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340 20182019202020212022 $1,265
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03256.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,272 -
2019 $1,300 +2.2%
2020 $1,335 +2.7%
2021 $1,302 -2.5%
2022 $1,265 -2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,295
Premium Range
$1,265 - $1,335
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03256

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 03256?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03256 (New Hampton, NH) averages $1,265 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 28th percentile, #156 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed -0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Hampton, NH?
In ZIP 03256, insurers report a 38.8% loss ratio, a 6.22% claims frequency, and a 0.82% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03256 compared to the national average?
At $1,265/yr, ZIP 03256 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03256?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03256 is 0.82%, a drop of 7.0% over the past 5 years in New Hampshire.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03256 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 03256 runs $1,265-$1,335 (5-year average $1,295). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 03256 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03256 has an average premium of $1,265/yr compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #156 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.