ZIP 03229 · Merrimack County

Contoocook, NH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 03229, Contoocook, New Hampshire averages $1,639/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Contoocook, NH (ZIP 03229) ranks #11,185 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,639/yr) but #10,792 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.94%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,639
Avg premium (2022)
#11,185
of 25,593 on premium
#10,792
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
56th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
46/100
03229 - Contoocook, NH

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,639/yr
Avg premium, 44th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
80.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 03229's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,639 Around the middle lower than 44% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 03229. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Hampshire, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 03229; crosshairs: New Hampshire averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$897.7$1351.3$1805.0$2258.6$2712.20.3%0.7%1.1%1.5%2.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 03570 · Berlin $980/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 03581 · Gorham $1,050/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 03579 · Errol $1,087/yr · 1.89%
  • ZIP 03740 · Bath $1,118/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 03262 · North Woodstock $1,129/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 03584 · Lancaster $1,148/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 03303 · Concord $1,161/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 03835 · Farmington $1,179/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 03464 · Stoddard $1,188/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 03830 · East Wakefield $1,205/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 03246 · Laconia $1,209/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 03598 · Whitefield $1,217/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 03741 · Canaan $1,223/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 03045 · Goffstown $1,229/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 03222 · Bristol $1,240/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 03285 · Thornton $1,244/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 03064 · Nashua $1,249/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 03230 · Danbury $1,264/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 03470 · Winchester $1,276/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 03104 · Manchester $1,292/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 03773 · Newport $1,297/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 03765 · Haverhill $1,315/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 03038 · Derry $1,326/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 03825 · Barrington $1,349/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 03884 · Strafford $1,364/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 03216 · Andover $1,374/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 03242 · Henniker $1,379/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 03875 · Silver Lake $1,390/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 03852 · Milton Mills $1,398/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 03278 · Warner $1,415/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 03838 · Glen $1,424/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 03858 · Newton $1,438/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 03810 · Alton Bay $1,451/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 03833 · Exeter $1,460/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 03034 · Candia $1,481/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 03043 · Francestown $1,489/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 03076 · Pelham $1,495/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 03450 · Harrisville $1,509/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 03057 · Mont Vernon $1,546/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 03031 · Amherst $1,568/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 03036 · Chester $1,585/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 03229 · Contoocook (this ZIP) $1,639/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 03827 · East Kingston $1,673/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 03110 · Bedford $1,759/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 03885 · Stratham $1,814/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 03782 · Sunapee $1,850/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 03844 · Hampton Falls $2,049/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 03215 · Waterville Valley $2,208/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 03854 · New Castle $2,630/yr · 0.35%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,639/yr
Near-median premium
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.0%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $26,583
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

High-band NRI for ZIP 03229's county (Merrimack): score 78.2, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. That is #4 of 10 New Hampshire counties and the 78th national percentile (12% above the 69.9 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 14.9 · Community Resilience 80.8. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 03229, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Merrimack County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 03229 via FIPS 33013. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.2
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 10 New Hampshire counties · state mean 69.9
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $4,498,593

Social Vulnerability Index 14.9 · Community Resilience 80.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Hampshire NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Hampshire for ZIP 03229

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 03229 in Merrimack County (NRI 78.2, hazard Hurricane), both outside New Hampshire. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,639/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.94% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 03229?
Merrimack County scores 78.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 78th percentile nationally and #4 of 10 New Hampshire counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 03229

This ZIP's premiums run at the 56th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.