ZIP 27046 · Stokes County

Sandy Ridge, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27046, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina.

27.2%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#648 of 722
North Carolina rank
19
Policies

The verdict

At $1,062/yr, Sandy Ridge, NC (ZIP 27046) sits in the 12th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,062
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-8.4%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,062/yr
-8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.86%
Avg severity: $5,951
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
-9.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27046 (Sandy Ridge, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 27046 (Sandy Ridge, NC) runs $1,062 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 19 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27046 comes in 40% below, the 12th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #648 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Hampstead (ZIP 28443) at $1,063, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.86% of policies in ZIP 27046 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,951. Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 27046 at expiration, a drop of 9.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 27046 premiums fallen 8.4%, spanning $1,062 to $1,202 (five-year average: $1,158), an annualized rate of -2.2% 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 27046 Compares

vs National Average
$1,062 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,062 vs $1,379
23% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27046, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,062
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27046.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,159 -
2019 $1,167 +0.7%
2020 $1,202 +3.0%
2021 $1,200 -0.1%
2022 $1,062 -11.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,158
Premium Range
$1,062 - $1,202
Annual Change Rate
-2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27046

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 27046?
At just the 12th national percentile, #648 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 27046 (Sandy Ridge, NC) pay a comparatively low $1,062 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sandy Ridge, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27046: claims frequency (4.86%), loss ratio (27.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27046 compared to the national average?
At $1,062/yr, ZIP 27046 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27046?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27046 is 1.28%, a drop of 9.7% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27046 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27046 have ranged from $1,062 to $1,202, with a 5-year average of $1,158. The annualized change rate is -2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 27046 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27046 has an average premium of $1,062/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #648 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina 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.