ZIP 03258 · Merrimack County

Chichester, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03258, Chichester, New Hampshire.

11.1%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#85 of 239
New Hampshire rank
46
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 03258 (Chichester, NH) homeowners insurance averages $1,450/yr, 43rd percentile nationally, 18% below the U.S. norm.

$1,450
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,450/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.52%
Avg severity: $10,591
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
-5.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03258 (Chichester, NH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03258 (Chichester, NH) at $1,450 per year for 2022 across approximately 46 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 03258 comes in 18% below, the 43rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03258 is 2% above, ranking #85 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Deerfield (ZIP 03037) at $1,450, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 03258. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,591. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.18%, a drop of 5.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 03258 premiums risen 9.1%, spanning $1,329 to $1,450 (five-year average: $1,377), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 03258 Compares

vs National Average
$1,450 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,450 vs $1,428
2% above state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03258, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,450
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03258.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,329 -
2019 $1,356 +2.1%
2020 $1,382 +1.9%
2021 $1,366 -1.2%
2022 $1,450 +6.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,377
Premium Range
$1,329 - $1,450
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03258

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 03258?
ZIP 03258 (Chichester, NH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,450 per year as of 2022 (43rd percentile, #85 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire). Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chichester, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03258: a claims frequency of 1.52%, a loss ratio of 11.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.18%, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03258 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03258 premiums of $1,450/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03258?
Insurers decline to renew 1.18% of policies in ZIP 03258 in New Hampshire, a drop of 5.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03258 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 03258 runs $1,329-$1,450 (5-year average $1,377). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 03258 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
The New Hampshire state average is $1,428/yr; ZIP 03258 averages $1,450/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #85 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.