ZIP 03871 · Rockingham County
Rye Beach, NH Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 03871, Rye Beach, New Hampshire averages $5,446/yr.
- 1.0%
- Loss ratio
- #1 of 239
- New Hampshire rank
- 125
- Policies
The verdict
Rye Beach, NH (ZIP 03871) averages $5,446/yr for homeowners insurance, 207% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally.
- $5,446
- Avg premium (2022)
- +207%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- +41.5%
- since 2018
- 99th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
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Where ZIP 03871's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$5,446 Higher than most more expensive than 99% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 03871 (Rye Beach, NH)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03871 (Rye Beach, NH) at $5,446 per year for 2022 across approximately 125 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 03871 in the 99th percentile, 207% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428, this ZIP runs 281% above, ranking #1 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is New Castle (ZIP 03854) at $2,630, 52% below this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 03871 shows a 1.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,865.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03871 costs have risen 41.5% since 2018, from a low of $3,849 to a high of $5,446, an annualized rate of +9.1% per year.
Rockingham County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 85.8 (Relatively Moderate), 86th percentile nationally and #2 of 10 New Hampshire counties - 23% above the state mean of 69.9. Dominant mapped hazard: Coastal Flooding. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 78.8. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.
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 03871 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 03871, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,849 | - |
| 2019 | $4,027 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | $4,412 | +9.5% |
| 2021 | $4,808 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | $5,446 | +13.3% |
2018-2022: premiums climbing +9.1%/yr
Similar ZIP Codes in New Hampshire
A look at New Hampshire ZIP codes with comparable premium levels.
One of 238 ZIP codes with premium data in New Hampshire, 9 are shown here.
Elevated FEMA NRI in Rockingham County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 03871 via FIPS 33015. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 78.8
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Flooding
- Relatively Moderate
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Hurricane
- Relatively Moderate
- Tornado
- Relatively Moderate
- Hail
- Relatively Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Hampshire NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 03871's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)
Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 03871 in Rockingham County (NRI 85.8, hazard Coastal Flooding), both outside New Hampshire. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($5,446/yr here).
Background guides for ZIP 03871
Compare, statewide view, and rankings from ZIP 03871
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
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What to do with ZIP 03871
This ZIP's premiums run at the 99th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Rye Beach, NH compares to every other ZIP in New Hampshire. New Hampshire overview
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These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.
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