ZIP 03865 Insurance Data

Plaistow, New Hampshire · Rockingham County · 277 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,460/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $19,821
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
+12.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03865 (Plaistow, NH)

ZIP 03865 (Plaistow, NH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,460 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 277 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428, this ZIP runs 2% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03865 is 39.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,821. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.23% in this ZIP, a rise of 12.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03865 have risen by 3.7%, ranging from $1,409 to $1,471 with a five-year average of $1,445 — an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 03865 Compares

vs National Average
$1,460 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,460 vs $1,428
2% above state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,409
2019 $1,437 +2.0%
2020 $1,471 +2.4%
2021 $1,447 -1.6%
2022 $1,460 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,445
Premium Range
$1,409 - $1,471
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% 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 03865?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03865 (Plaistow, NH) is $1,460 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Plaistow, NH?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.88% in this ZIP), loss ratio (39.1%), and nonrenewal rates (1.23%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03865 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03865 premiums of $1,460/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03865?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03865 is 1.23%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +12.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03865 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03865 have ranged from $1,409 to $1,471, with a 5-year average of $1,445. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 03865 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03865 has an average premium of $1,460/yr compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average.

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