ZIP 27208 · Chatham County

Bennett, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27208, Bennett, North Carolina.

89.9%
Loss ratio
0.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#681 of 722
North Carolina rank
16
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 27208 (Bennett, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,020/yr, 9th percentile nationally, 43% below the U.S. norm.

$1,020
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,020/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.53%
Avg severity: $20,233
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
-88.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27208 (Bennett, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27208 (Bennett, NC) pay an average of $1,020 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27208 comes in 43% below, the 9th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 26% (below), ranking #681 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Stella (ZIP 28582) at $1,020, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27208 shows a 89.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. 4.53% of policies in ZIP 27208 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,233. 0.35% of ZIP 27208 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 88.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 27208 costs have risen 8.2% since 2018, from a low of $943 to a high of $1,020, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 27208 Compares

vs National Average
$1,020 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,020 vs $1,379
26% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27208, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,020
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27208.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $943 -
2019 $980 +4.0%
2020 $975 -0.5%
2021 $1,007 +3.3%
2022 $1,020 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$985
Premium Range
$943 - $1,020
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27208

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 27208?
ZIP 27208 (Bennett, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 9th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,020 per year, #681 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bennett, NC?
In ZIP 27208, insurers report a 89.9% loss ratio, a 4.53% claims frequency, and a 0.35% nonrenewal rate, the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27208 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27208 premiums of $1,020/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27208?
ZIP 27208 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.35% in North Carolina, a drop of 88.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27208 over 5 years?
ZIP 27208 premiums spanned $943 to $1,020 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $985. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 27208 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27208 runs 26% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,020/yr), ranking #681 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.