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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,394/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.55%
Avg severity: $11,598
Nonrenewal Rate
1.76%
+46.4% change

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

vs National Average
$1,394 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,394 vs $1,428
2% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03855, 2018–2022

$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,394
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03855.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,365
Premium Range
$1,343 - $1,394
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03855

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 03855?
At the 38th percentile nationally, #103 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire, ZIP 03855 (New Durham, NH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,394 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Durham, NH?
In ZIP 03855, insurers report a 12.9% loss ratio, a 1.55% claims frequency, and a 1.76% nonrenewal rate, the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03855 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03855 premiums of $1,394/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03855?
ZIP 03855 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.76% in New Hampshire, a rise of 46.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03855 over 5 years?
ZIP 03855 premiums spanned $1,343 to $1,394 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,365. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 03855 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
The New Hampshire state average is $1,428/yr; ZIP 03855 averages $1,394/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #103 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.