ZIP 03824 · Strafford County

Durham, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03824, Durham, New Hampshire.

24.3%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#54 of 239
New Hampshire rank
252
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 03824 (Durham, NH) homeowners insurance averages $1,543/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 13% below the U.S. norm.

$1,543
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+2.6%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,543/yr
+2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.84%
Avg severity: $7,737
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
-48.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03824 (Durham, NH)

ZIP 03824 (Durham, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,543 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 252 reported policies. That is 13% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03824 is 8% above, ranking #54 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Auburn (ZIP 03032) at $1,543, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.84% of policies in ZIP 03824 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,737. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.57%, a drop of 48.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.6% through 2022, ranging $1,505 to $1,543 with a 5-year average of $1,526, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 03824 Compares

vs National Average
$1,543 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,543 vs $1,428
8% above state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03824, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,510$1,520$1,530$1,540$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,543
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03824.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,505 -
2019 $1,534 +2.0%
2020 $1,524 -0.7%
2021 $1,526 +0.1%
2022 $1,543 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,505 - $1,543
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03824

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 03824?
At the 49th percentile nationally, #54 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire, ZIP 03824 (Durham, NH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,543 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Durham, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03824: a claims frequency of 4.84%, a loss ratio of 24.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.57%, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03824 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 03824 lands in the 49th percentile: its $1,543/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03824?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03824 is 0.57%, a drop of 48.6% over the past 5 years in New Hampshire.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03824 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03824 have ranged from $1,505 to $1,543, with a 5-year average of $1,526. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 03824 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03824 has an average premium of $1,543/yr compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #54 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.