ZIP 27052 · Stokes County

Walnut Cove, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27052, Walnut Cove, North Carolina.

47.7%
Loss ratio
2.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#620 of 722
North Carolina rank
39
Policies

The verdict

At $1,094/yr, Walnut Cove, NC (ZIP 27052) sits in the 15th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,094
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,094/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.46%
Avg severity: $11,689
Nonrenewal Rate
2.78%
-17.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27052 (Walnut Cove, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27052 (Walnut Cove, NC) pay an average of $1,094 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 39 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #620 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Morganton (ZIP 28655) at $1,094, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27052 is 47.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,689. 2.78% of ZIP 27052 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 17.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 27052 premiums risen 5.5%, spanning $1,037 to $1,109 (five-year average: $1,081), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 27052 Compares

vs National Average
$1,094 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,094 vs $1,379
21% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27052, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,094
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27052.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,037 -
2019 $1,069 +3.2%
2020 $1,096 +2.5%
2021 $1,109 +1.2%
2022 $1,094 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,081
Premium Range
$1,037 - $1,109
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27052

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 27052?
ZIP 27052 (Walnut Cove, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,094 per year, #620 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walnut Cove, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27052: a claims frequency of 4.46%, a loss ratio of 47.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.78%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27052 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27052 lands in the 15th percentile: its $1,094/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27052?
Insurers decline to renew 2.78% of policies in ZIP 27052 in North Carolina, a drop of 17.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27052 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27052 runs $1,037-$1,109 (5-year average $1,081). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 27052 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 27052 averages $1,094/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #620 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.

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