ZIP 03260 · Merrimack County

North Sutton, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03260, North Sutton, New Hampshire.

17.9%
Loss ratio
1.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#52 of 239
New Hampshire rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,553/yr, North Sutton, NH (ZIP 03260) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,553
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,553/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.51%
Avg severity: $11,084
Nonrenewal Rate
1.08%
-6.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03260 (North Sutton, NH)

Homeowners in ZIP 03260 (North Sutton, NH) pay an average of $1,553 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 03260 comes in 13% below, the 50th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03260 is 9% above, ranking #52 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Chesterfield (ZIP 03443) at $1,558, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03260 is 17.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.51%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,084. 1.08% of ZIP 03260 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 6.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03260 costs have risen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,525 to a high of $1,593, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 03260 Compares

vs National Average
$1,553 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,553 vs $1,428
9% above state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03260, 2018–2022

$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,553
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,537 -
2019 $1,593 +3.7%
2020 $1,592 -0.1%
2021 $1,525 -4.2%
2022 $1,553 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,560
Premium Range
$1,525 - $1,593
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03260

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 03260?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #52 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire, ZIP 03260 (North Sutton, NH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,553 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in North Sutton, NH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 03260: claims frequency (2.51%), loss ratio (17.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.08%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03260 compared to the national average?
At $1,553/yr, ZIP 03260 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03260?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03260 is 1.08%, a drop of 6.8% over the past 5 years in New Hampshire.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03260 over 5 years?
ZIP 03260 premiums spanned $1,525 to $1,593 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,560. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 03260 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03260 runs 9% above the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,553/yr), ranking #52 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.