ZIP 03581 · Coos County

Gorham, NH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 03581, Gorham, New Hampshire averages $1,050/yr.

22.1%
Loss ratio
1.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#234 of 239
New Hampshire rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Gorham, NH sits #22,757 nationally on average premium ($1,050) versus #5,764 on nonrenewal rate (1.40%).

$1,050
Avg premium (2022)
#22,757
of 25,593 on premium
#5,764
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
11th
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
51/100
03581 - Gorham, 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 A
$1,050/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
72.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
53.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 03581's premium sits nationally

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

$1,050 Among the lowest lower than 89% 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 03581. 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 03581; 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 49 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 (this ZIP) $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 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)
$1,050/yr
Below-median premium
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.17%
Avg severity: $10,693
Nonrenewal Rate
1.40%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+6.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03581 (Gorham, NH)

ZIP 03581 (Gorham, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,050 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 11th national percentile. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03581 is 26% below, ranking #234 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Milan (ZIP 03588) at $1,045, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 03581. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,693. Insurers decline to renew 1.40% of policies in ZIP 03581 at expiration, a rise of 6.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 03581 premiums risen 0.6%, spanning $1,044 to $1,063 (five-year average: $1,054), an annualized rate of +0.1% per year.

Coos County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 72.8 (Relatively Low), 73rd percentile nationally and #5 of 10 New Hampshire counties - 4% above the state mean of 69.9. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 59.8 · Community Resilience 53.5. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 03581 Compares

vs National Average
$1,050 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,050 vs $1,428
26% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03581, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,045$1,050$1,055$1,060$1,065 20182019202020212022 $1,050
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03581.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,044 -
2019 $1,052 +0.8%
2020 $1,063 +1.0%
2021 $1,058 -0.5%
2022 $1,050 -0.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 03581

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,054
Premium Range
$1,044 - $1,063
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Coos County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 03581 via FIPS 33007. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
72.8
Relatively Low · 73rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 10 New Hampshire counties · state mean 69.9
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,991,029

Social Vulnerability Index 59.8 · Community Resilience 53.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Coos County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 03581 in Coos County (NRI 72.8, hazard Cold Wave), both outside New Hampshire. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,050/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.40% 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 03581?
ZIP 03581 (Gorham, NH) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,050 per year, #234 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gorham, NH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 03581: claims frequency (2.17%), loss ratio (22.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.40%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03581 compared to the national average?
At $1,050/yr, ZIP 03581 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03581?
Insurers decline to renew 1.40% of policies in ZIP 03581 in New Hampshire, a rise of 6.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03581 over 5 years?
ZIP 03581 premiums spanned $1,044 to $1,063 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,054. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 03581 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03581 runs 26% below the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,050/yr), ranking #234 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 03581?
County NRI 72.8 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 03581 via Coos County FIPS 33007. In-state rank #5 of 10; national percentile 73rd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 03581

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th 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.