ZIP 03851 · Strafford County

Milton, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03851, Milton, New Hampshire.

85.4%
Loss ratio
1.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#210 of 239
New Hampshire rank
59
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Milton, NH (ZIP 03851) runs $1,160/yr on average: the 20th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,160
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
-2.2%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,160/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
85.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.18%
Avg severity: $45,357
Nonrenewal Rate
1.59%
-2.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03851 (Milton, NH)

Homeowners in ZIP 03851 (Milton, NH) pay an average of $1,160 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 59 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. New Hampshire homeowners pay $1,428 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 19% (below), ranking #210 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Concord (ZIP 03303) at $1,161, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 85.4%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 03851. 2.18% of policies in ZIP 03851 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,357. 1.59% of ZIP 03851 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 2.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03851 have fallen by 2.2%, ranging from $1,160 to $1,193 with a five-year average of $1,179, 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 03851 Compares

vs National Average
$1,160 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,160 vs $1,428
19% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03851, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,160
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03851.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,186 -
2019 $1,193 +0.6%
2020 $1,180 -1.1%
2021 $1,173 -0.6%
2022 $1,160 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,179
Premium Range
$1,160 - $1,193
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03851

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 03851?
At just the 20th national percentile, #210 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire, homeowners in ZIP 03851 (Milton, NH) pay a comparatively low $1,160 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milton, NH?
In ZIP 03851, insurers report a 85.4% loss ratio, a 2.18% claims frequency, and a 1.59% nonrenewal rate, the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03851 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03851 premiums of $1,160/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03851?
ZIP 03851 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.59% in New Hampshire, a drop of 2.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03851 over 5 years?
ZIP 03851 premiums spanned $1,160 to $1,193 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,179. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 03851 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03851 has an average premium of $1,160/yr compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #210 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.