ZIP 03809 · Belknap County

Alton, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03809, Alton, New Hampshire.

11.7%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#45 of 239
New Hampshire rank
35
Policies

The verdict

At $1,576/yr, Alton, NH (ZIP 03809) sits in the 52nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,576
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,576/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.52%
Avg severity: $7,324
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
-45.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03809 (Alton, NH)

ZIP 03809 (Alton, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,576 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 35 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 52nd national percentile. The New Hampshire statewide average is $1,428 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #45 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Franconia (ZIP 03580) at $1,574, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03809 is 11.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.52% of policies in ZIP 03809 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,324. 0.97% of ZIP 03809 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 45.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 03809 premiums risen 1.6%, spanning $1,534 to $1,579 (five-year average: $1,557), an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 03809 Compares

vs National Average
$1,576 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,576 vs $1,428
10% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03809, 2018–2022

$1,530$1,540$1,550$1,560$1,570$1,580$1,590 20182019202020212022 $1,576
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03809.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,550 -
2019 $1,545 -0.3%
2020 $1,579 +2.2%
2021 $1,534 -2.8%
2022 $1,576 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,557
Premium Range
$1,534 - $1,579
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03809

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 03809?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #45 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire, ZIP 03809 (Alton, NH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,576 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alton, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03809: a claims frequency of 2.52%, a loss ratio of 11.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.97%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03809 compared to the national average?
At $1,576/yr, ZIP 03809 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03809?
ZIP 03809 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.97% in New Hampshire, a drop of 45.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03809 over 5 years?
ZIP 03809 premiums spanned $1,534 to $1,579 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,557. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 03809 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03809 runs 10% above the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,576/yr), ranking #45 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.