ZIP 03855 · Strafford County
New Durham, NH Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03855, New Durham, New Hampshire.
- 12.9%
- Loss ratio
- 1.76%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #103 of 239
- New Hampshire rank
- 24
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 03855 (New Durham, NH) homeowners insurance averages $1,394/yr, 38th percentile nationally, 21% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,394
- Avg premium (2022)
- -21%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.2%
- since 2018
- 38th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 03855 (New Durham, NH)
Homeowners in ZIP 03855 (New Durham, NH) pay an average of $1,394 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 03855 in the 38th percentile, 21% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Hampshire statewide average is $1,428 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #103 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Wentworth (ZIP 03282) at $1,394, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 12.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 03855. 1.55% of policies in ZIP 03855 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,598. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.76%, a rise of 46.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03855 costs have risen 2.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,343 to a high of $1,394, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 03855 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 03855, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,364 | - |
| 2019 | $1,343 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | $1,356 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $1,366 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $1,394 | +2.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 03855
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 03855 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- New Hampshire's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Hampshire overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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