ZIP 27019 Insurance Data

Germanton, North Carolina · Stokes County · 44 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,154/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.88%
Avg severity: $12,319
Nonrenewal Rate
2.03%
-32.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27019 (Germanton, NC)

ZIP 27019 (Germanton, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,154 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 44 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 16% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27019 is 62.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,319. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.03% in this ZIP, a drop of 32.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27019 have risen by 4.9%, ranging from $1,100 to $1,188 with a five-year average of $1,144 — an annualized rate of +1.2% per year. 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 27019 Compares

vs National Average
$1,154 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,154 vs $1,379
16% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,100
2019 $1,122 +2.0%
2020 $1,157 +3.2%
2021 $1,188 +2.7%
2022 $1,154 -2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,144
Premium Range
$1,100 - $1,188
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 27019?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27019 (Germanton, NC) is $1,154 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Germanton, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.88% in this ZIP), loss ratio (62.8%), and nonrenewal rates (2.03%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27019 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27019 premiums of $1,154/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27019?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27019 is 2.03%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -32.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27019 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27019 have ranged from $1,100 to $1,188, with a 5-year average of $1,144. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 27019 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27019 has an average premium of $1,154/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average.

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