ZIP 27215 Insurance Data

Burlington, North Carolina · Alamance County · 240 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,198/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.38%
Avg severity: $9,603
Nonrenewal Rate
2.26%
+4.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27215 (Burlington, NC)

ZIP 27215 (Burlington, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,198 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 240 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 23th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 13% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27215 is 35.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,603. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.26% in this ZIP, a rise of 4.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27215 have risen by 8.8%, ranging from $1,102 to $1,198 with a five-year average of $1,156 — an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 27215 Compares

vs National Average
$1,198 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,198 vs $1,379
13% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,102
2019 $1,124 +2.1%
2020 $1,166 +3.7%
2021 $1,189 +2.0%
2022 $1,198 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,156
Premium Range
$1,102 - $1,198
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% 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 27215?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27215 (Burlington, NC) is $1,198 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Burlington, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.38% in this ZIP), loss ratio (35.1%), and nonrenewal rates (2.26%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27215 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27215 premiums of $1,198/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27215?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27215 is 2.26%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +4.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27215 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27215 have ranged from $1,102 to $1,198, with a 5-year average of $1,156. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 27215 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27215 has an average premium of $1,198/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average.

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