ZIP 03884 · Strafford County

Strafford, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03884, Strafford, New Hampshire.

37.2%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#121 of 239
New Hampshire rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Strafford, NH (ZIP 03884) runs $1,364/yr on average: the 36th percentile nationally and 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,364
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,364/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.09%
Avg severity: $24,342
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
-49.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03884 (Strafford, NH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03884 (Strafford, NH) at $1,364 per year for 2022 across approximately 31 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 03884 in the 36th percentile, 23% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03884 is 4% below, ranking #121 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Acworth (ZIP 03601) at $1,364, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03884 is 37.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,342. Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 03884 at expiration, a drop of 49.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 03884 have risen by 4.7%, ranging from $1,303 to $1,364 with a five-year average of $1,342, 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 03884 Compares

vs National Average
$1,364 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,364 vs $1,428
4% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03884, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,364
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03884.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,303 -
2019 $1,357 +4.1%
2020 $1,360 +0.2%
2021 $1,325 -2.6%
2022 $1,364 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,342
Premium Range
$1,303 - $1,364
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03884

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 03884?
ZIP 03884 (Strafford, NH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,364 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #121 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire). Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Strafford, NH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03884: a claims frequency of 2.09%, a loss ratio of 37.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.04%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03884 compared to the national average?
At $1,364/yr, ZIP 03884 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03884?
Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 03884 in New Hampshire, a drop of 49.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03884 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03884 have ranged from $1,303 to $1,364, with a 5-year average of $1,342. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 03884 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
The New Hampshire state average is $1,428/yr; ZIP 03884 averages $1,364/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #121 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.