ZIP Codes Tracked
722
U.S. Treasury FIO data for 722 ZIP codes in North Carolina (NC).
Homeowners in North Carolina pay an average of $1,379 per year for home insurance — 22% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks North Carolina as the 36th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 7.6%.
On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), North Carolina ranks 22nd out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (2.46%) ranks 3rd out of 50 — nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.
Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office — "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for caveats.
North Carolina homeowners paid an average of $1,379 per year for home insurance based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 722 ZIP codes across the state. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. North Carolina ranks 36th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $761 in 28553 to $3,558 in 28207.
Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 7.6% in North Carolina, placing the state 22nd nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 47.6%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates — the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration — averaged 2.46%, a climb of 8.8% over the study period (ranking 3rd out of 50 states).
Within North Carolina, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (28207 in Charlotte) charges 367% more than the least expensive (28553 in Marshallberg), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is for educational research only and is not insurance advice — homeowners should obtain quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.
North Carolina statewide — FIO 2018-2022 average: 48% (Insurer-favorable) — low claim payout — insurer retains a healthy margin.
ZIP Codes Tracked
722
Reporting Period
2018-2022
Source
U.S. Treasury FIO
| Year | Avg Premium | Median Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,282 | $1,235 |
| 2019 | $1,322 (+3.1%) | $1,262 |
| 2020 | $1,360 (+2.9%) | $1,298 |
| 2021 | $1,363 (+0.3%) | $1,309 |
| 2022 | $1,379 (+1.2%) | $1,319 |
722 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.
| ZIP | City | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 28207 | Charlotte | $3,558 |
| 28646 | Linville | $3,489 |
| 28717 | Cashiers | $3,113 |
| 27927 | Corolla | $3,019 |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | $2,779 |
| 28741 | Highlands | $2,584 |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap | $2,545 |
| 27949 | Kitty Hawk | $2,477 |
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway | $2,395 |
| 27605 | Raleigh | $2,356 |
| 28211 | Charlotte | $2,340 |
| 27608 | Raleigh | $2,335 |
| 27614 | Raleigh | $2,240 |
| 27957 | Merry Hill | $2,217 |
| 28736 | Glenville | $2,174 |
| 28774 | Sapphire | $2,170 |
| 28423 | Bolton | $2,166 |
| 28305 | Fayetteville | $2,134 |
| 28203 | Charlotte | $2,089 |
| 28442 | Hallsboro | $2,082 |
| 27518 | Cary | $2,046 |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | $2,031 |
| 28438 | Evergreen | $2,028 |
| 28455 | Nakina | $2,022 |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | $2,020 |
| 28466 | Wallace | $1,993 |
| 28226 | Charlotte | $1,988 |
| 28031 | Cornelius | $1,977 |
| 28173 | Waxhaw | $1,955 |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock | $1,941 |
| 27959 | Nags Head | $1,926 |
| 28277 | Charlotte | $1,925 |
| 28463 | Tabor City | $1,917 |
| 28430 | Cerro Gordo | $1,914 |
| 28450 | Lake Waccamaw | $1,912 |
| 28311 | Fayetteville | $1,909 |
| 28306 | Fayetteville | $1,907 |
| 27607 | Raleigh | $1,900 |
| 28472 | Whiteville | $1,899 |
| 28399 | White Oak | $1,888 |
| 28036 | Davidson | $1,887 |
| 28117 | Mooresville | $1,885 |
| 28270 | Charlotte | $1,877 |
| 28436 | Delco | $1,873 |
| 28431 | Chadbourn | $1,868 |
| 28374 | Pinehurst | $1,859 |
| 28371 | Parkton | $1,850 |
| 28432 | Clarendon | $1,847 |
| 28312 | Fayetteville | $1,845 |
| 28390 | Spring Lake | $1,841 |
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