ZIP 03801 · Rockingham County

Portsmouth, NH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 03801, Portsmouth, New Hampshire averages $1,518/yr.

19.6%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#56 of 239
New Hampshire rank
349
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Portsmouth, NH sits #13,412 nationally on average premium ($1,518) versus #15,257 on nonrenewal rate (0.65%).

$1,518
Avg premium (2022)
#13,412
of 25,593 on premium
#15,257
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
48th
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
50/100
03801 - Portsmouth, 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 C-
$1,518/yr
Avg premium, 52nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
85.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
78.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 03801's premium sits nationally

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

$1,518 Lower than most lower than 52% 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 03801. 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 03801; 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 50 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 $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 03801 · Portsmouth (this ZIP) $1,518/yr · 0.65%
  • 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)
$1,518/yr
Near-median premium
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.58%
Avg severity: $8,321
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-50.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03801 (Portsmouth, NH)

ZIP 03801 (Portsmouth, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,518 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 349 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 03801 in the 48th percentile, 15% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03801 is 6% above, ranking #56 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Marlborough (ZIP 03455) at $1,510, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 03801. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,321. Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 03801 at expiration, a drop of 50.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03801 have risen by 4.6%, ranging from $1,452 to $1,518 with a five-year average of $1,482, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 03801's county (Rockingham): score 85.8, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Coastal Flooding. That is #2 of 10 New Hampshire counties and the 86th national percentile (23% above the 69.9 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 78.8. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 03801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,518 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,518 vs $1,428
6% above state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03801, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,518
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,452 -
2019 $1,457 +0.3%
2020 $1,483 +1.8%
2021 $1,499 +1.0%
2022 $1,518 +1.3%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 03801

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,482
Premium Range
$1,452 - $1,518
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Rockingham County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 03801 via FIPS 33015. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
85.8
Relatively Moderate · 86th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 10 New Hampshire counties · state mean 69.9
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $12,086,008

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 78.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Hampshire for ZIP 03801

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 03801 in Rockingham County (NRI 85.8, hazard Coastal Flooding), both outside New Hampshire. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,518/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.65% 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 03801?
ZIP 03801 (Portsmouth, NH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,518 per year as of 2022 (48th percentile, #56 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire). Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portsmouth, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03801: a claims frequency of 3.58%, a loss ratio of 19.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03801 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03801 premiums of $1,518/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03801?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03801 is 0.65%, a drop of 50.3% over the past 5 years in New Hampshire.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03801 have ranged from $1,452 to $1,518, with a 5-year average of $1,482. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 03801 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03801 has an average premium of $1,518/yr compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #56 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 03801?
County NRI 85.8 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 03801 via Rockingham County FIPS 33015. In-state rank #2 of 10; national percentile 86th; hazard Coastal Flooding.

What to do with ZIP 03801

This ZIP's premiums run at the 48th 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.