ZIP 27101 Insurance Data

Winston Salem, North Carolina · Forsyth County · 571 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,271/yr
+13.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.10%
Avg severity: $6,965
Nonrenewal Rate
3.62%
+33.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27101 (Winston Salem, NC)

ZIP 27101 (Winston Salem, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,271 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 571 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 8% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27101 is 33.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,965. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 3.62% in this ZIP, a rise of 33.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27101 have risen by 13.0%, ranging from $1,125 to $1,271 with a five-year average of $1,201 — an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 27101 Compares

vs National Average
$1,271 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,271 vs $1,379
8% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,125
2019 $1,175 +4.5%
2020 $1,203 +2.4%
2021 $1,231 +2.4%
2022 $1,271 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,201
Premium Range
$1,125 - $1,271
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% 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 27101?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27101 (Winston Salem, NC) is $1,271 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Winston Salem, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.10% in this ZIP), loss ratio (33.4%), and nonrenewal rates (3.62%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27101 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27101 premiums of $1,271/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27101?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27101 is 3.62%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +33.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27101 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27101 have ranged from $1,125 to $1,271, with a 5-year average of $1,201. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 27101 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27101 has an average premium of $1,271/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average.

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