ZIP 03597 · Coos County

West Stewartstown, NH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 03597, West Stewartstown, New Hampshire averages $889/yr.

113.7%
Loss ratio
#239 of 239
New Hampshire rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 03597 (West Stewartstown, NH) homeowners insurance averages $889/yr, 2nd percentile nationally, 50% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$889
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-12.1%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
60/100
03597 - West Stewartstown, 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 A+
$889/yr
Avg premium, 98th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
72.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
53.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 03597's premium sits nationally

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

$889 Among the lowest lower than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$889/yr
Below-median premium
-12.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
113.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.45%
Avg severity: $29,324
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03597 (West Stewartstown, NH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 03597 (West Stewartstown, NH) runs $889 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% below that mark and lands in the 2nd national percentile. The New Hampshire statewide average is $1,428 per year; this ZIP sits 38% below that figure, ranking #239 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Hampshire is Berlin (ZIP 03570) at $980, 10% above this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 03597 is 113.7%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 3.45% of policies in ZIP 03597 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,324.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 03597 premiums fallen 12.1%, spanning $889 to $1,011 (five-year average: $968), an annualized rate of -3.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Coos County in the upper risk band at 72.8 (Relatively Low): national 73rd percentile, #5/10 inside New Hampshire, and 4% above the 69.9 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 59.8 · Community Resilience 53.5. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 03597 Compares

vs National Average
$889 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs New Hampshire Average
$889 vs $1,428
38% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03597, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $889
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03597.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,011 -
2019 $1,002 -0.9%
2020 $982 -2.0%
2021 $956 -2.6%
2022 $889 -7.0%

Softening premium path for ZIP 03597 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$968
Premium Range
$889 - $1,011
Annual Change Rate
-3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Coos County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 03597 via FIPS 33007. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
72.8
Relatively Low · 73rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 10 New Hampshire counties · state mean 69.9
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,991,029

Social Vulnerability Index 59.8 · Community Resilience 53.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 03597's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 03597's county NRI is 72.8 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Hampshire containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($889/yr 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 03597?
ZIP 03597 (West Stewartstown, NH) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $889 per year, #239 of 239 ZIPs in New Hampshire. Premiums have changed -12.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Stewartstown, NH?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 03597: a claims frequency of 3.45% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (113.7%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03597 compared to the national average?
ZIP 03597 premiums of $889/yr are 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03597?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 03597 in New Hampshire.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03597 over 5 years?
ZIP 03597 premiums spanned $889 to $1,011 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $968. The annualized change rate is -3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 03597 compare to the New Hampshire state average?
ZIP 03597 runs 38% below the New Hampshire state average ($1,428/yr vs this ZIP's $889/yr), ranking #239 of 239 tracked ZIPs in New Hampshire by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 03597?
County NRI 72.8 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 03597 via Coos County FIPS 33007. In-state rank #5 of 10; national percentile 73rd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 03597

This ZIP's premiums run at the 2nd 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.