ZIP 03861 · Strafford County

Lee, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03861, Lee, New Hampshire.

13.6%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#110 of 239
New Hampshire rank
83
Policies

The verdict

At $1,386/yr, Lee, NH (ZIP 03861) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,386
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
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)
$1,386/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.00%
Avg severity: $6,293
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
-23.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03861 (Lee, NH)

Homeowners in ZIP 03861 (Lee, NH) pay an average of $1,386 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 83 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% below that mark and lands in the 38th national percentile. New Hampshire homeowners pay $1,428 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #110 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Rollinsford (ZIP 03869) at $1,387, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,293. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.00%, a drop of 23.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03861 have risen by 4.7%, ranging from $1,323 to $1,386 with a five-year average of $1,354, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 03861 Compares

vs National Average
$1,386 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,386 vs $1,428
3% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03861, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,386
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03861.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,323 -
2019 $1,333 +0.7%
2020 $1,358 +1.8%
2021 $1,370 +0.9%
2022 $1,386 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,354
Premium Range
$1,323 - $1,386
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03861

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 03861?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03861 (Lee, NH) averages $1,386 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 38th percentile, #110 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lee, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03861: a claims frequency of 3.00%, a loss ratio of 13.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.00%, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03861 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 03861 lands in the 38th percentile: its $1,386/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03861?
Insurers decline to renew 1.00% of policies in ZIP 03861 in New Hampshire, a drop of 23.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03861 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 03861 runs $1,323-$1,386 (5-year average $1,354). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 03861 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
The New Hampshire state average is $1,428/yr; ZIP 03861 averages $1,386/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #110 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.