ZIP 03229 · Merrimack County

Contoocook, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03229, Contoocook, New Hampshire.

41.0%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#38 of 239
New Hampshire rank
49
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Contoocook, NH (ZIP 03229) runs $1,639/yr on average: the 56th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,639
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,639/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $26,583
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+26.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03229 (Contoocook, NH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 03229 (Contoocook, NH) at $1,639 per year for 2022 across approximately 49 reported policies. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally. Against New Hampshire's average of $1,428, ZIP 03229 is 15% above, ranking #38 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is North Sandwich (ZIP 03259) at $1,639, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 41.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,583. 0.94% of ZIP 03229 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 26.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.8% through 2022, ranging $1,564 to $1,639 with a 5-year average of $1,612, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 03229 Compares

vs National Average
$1,639 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,639 vs $1,428
15% above state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03229, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,639
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03229.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,564 -
2019 $1,592 +1.8%
2020 $1,629 +2.4%
2021 $1,634 +0.3%
2022 $1,639 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,612
Premium Range
$1,564 - $1,639
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03229

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 03229?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03229 (Contoocook, NH) averages $1,639 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 56th percentile, #38 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Contoocook, NH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 03229: claims frequency (2.53%), loss ratio (41.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03229 compared to the national average?
At $1,639/yr, ZIP 03229 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03229?
ZIP 03229 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.94% in New Hampshire, a rise of 26.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03229 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03229 have ranged from $1,564 to $1,639, with a 5-year average of $1,612. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 03229 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
The New Hampshire state average is $1,428/yr; ZIP 03229 averages $1,639/yr, 15% above that figure, ranking #38 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.