ZIP 03605 · Sullivan County
Lempster, NH Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03605, Lempster, New Hampshire.
- 8.4%
- Loss ratio
- 1.82%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #137 of 239
- New Hampshire rank
- 13
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Lempster, NH (ZIP 03605) runs $1,308/yr on average: the 32nd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.
- $1,308
- Avg premium (2022)
- -26%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.2%
- since 2018
- 32nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 03605 (Lempster, NH)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 03605 (Lempster, NH) runs $1,308 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 13 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 26% below that mark and lands in the 32nd national percentile. New Hampshire homeowners pay $1,428 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #137 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Litchfield (ZIP 03052) at $1,307, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 8.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,038. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.82% in this ZIP, a drop of 30.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03605 costs have risen 10.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,187 to a high of $1,308, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 03605 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 03605, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,187 | - |
| 2019 | $1,234 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | $1,273 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $1,280 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $1,308 | +2.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 03605
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 03605 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how New Hampshire compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. New Hampshire overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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