ZIP 03851 Insurance Data

Milton, New Hampshire · Strafford County · 59 policies

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)

ZIP 03851 (Milton, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,160 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 59 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428, this ZIP runs 19% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03851 is 85.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,357. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.59% in this ZIP, a drop of 2.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk 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. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03851 (Milton, NH) is $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?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.18% in this ZIP), loss ratio (85.4%), and nonrenewal rates (1.59%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
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?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03851 is 1.59%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -2.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03851 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03851 have ranged from $1,160 to $1,193, with 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.

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