ZIP 03304 · Merrimack County

Bow, NH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03304, Bow, New Hampshire.

32.5%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 239
New Hampshire rank
103
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 03304 (Bow, NH) homeowners insurance averages $1,478/yr, 45th percentile nationally, 17% below the U.S. norm.

$1,478
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+2.8%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,478/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.90%
Avg severity: $12,312
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-55.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03304 (Bow, NH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 03304 (Bow, NH) runs $1,478 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 103 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% below that mark and lands in the 45th national percentile. Compared to the New Hampshire state average of $1,428, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #74 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Candia (ZIP 03034) at $1,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03304 is 32.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.90% of policies in ZIP 03304 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,312. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.59% in this ZIP, a drop of 55.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 03304 premiums risen 2.8%, spanning $1,438 to $1,495 (five-year average: $1,467), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 03304 Compares

vs National Average
$1,478 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$1,478 vs $1,428
3% above state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03304, 2018–2022

$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,478
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03304.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,438 -
2019 $1,458 +1.4%
2020 $1,495 +2.6%
2021 $1,466 -1.9%
2022 $1,478 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,467
Premium Range
$1,438 - $1,495
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03304

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 03304?
ZIP 03304 (Bow, NH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,478 per year as of 2022 (45th percentile, #74 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire). Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bow, NH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 03304: claims frequency (3.90%), loss ratio (32.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.59%), together placing this ZIP at the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03304 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03304 premiums of $1,478/yr are 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03304?
Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 03304 in New Hampshire, a drop of 55.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03304 over 5 years?
ZIP 03304 premiums spanned $1,438 to $1,495 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,467. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 03304 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03304 runs 3% above the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $1,478/yr), ranking #74 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.