ZIP 03581 · Coos County

Gorham, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03581, Gorham, New Hampshire.

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

The verdict

At $1,050/yr, Gorham, NH (ZIP 03581) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,050
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,050/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.17%
Avg severity: $10,693
Nonrenewal Rate
1.40%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 03581

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 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.

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.