ZIP 27209 · Montgomery County

Biscoe, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27209, Biscoe, North Carolina.

60.9%
Loss ratio
1.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#542 of 722
North Carolina rank
33
Policies

The verdict

Biscoe, NC (ZIP 27209) averages $1,165/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally.

$1,165
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,165/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.16%
Avg severity: $17,087
Nonrenewal Rate
1.66%
-41.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27209 (Biscoe, NC)

ZIP 27209 (Biscoe, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,165 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 33 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #542 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Sharpsburg (ZIP 27878) at $1,165, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27209 shows a 60.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.16% of policies in ZIP 27209 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,087. Insurers decline to renew 1.66% of policies in ZIP 27209 at expiration, a drop of 41.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27209 have risen by 3.0%, ranging from $1,103 to $1,165 with a five-year average of $1,142, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 27209 Compares

vs National Average
$1,165 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,165 vs $1,379
16% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27209, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,165
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27209.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,131 -
2019 $1,103 -2.5%
2020 $1,153 +4.5%
2021 $1,159 +0.5%
2022 $1,165 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,142
Premium Range
$1,103 - $1,165
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27209

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 27209?
ZIP 27209 (Biscoe, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 20th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,165 per year, #542 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Biscoe, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27209: a claims frequency of 4.16%, a loss ratio of 60.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.66%, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27209 compared to the national average?
At $1,165/yr, ZIP 27209 runs 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27209?
Insurers decline to renew 1.66% of policies in ZIP 27209 in North Carolina, a drop of 41.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27209 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27209 have ranged from $1,103 to $1,165, with a 5-year average of $1,142. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 27209 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27209 runs 16% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,165/yr), ranking #542 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.