ZIP 27233 · Randolph County
Climax, NC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27233, Climax, North Carolina.
- 61.0%
- Loss ratio
- 2.54%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #544 of 722
- North Carolina rank
- 53
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Climax, NC (ZIP 27233) runs $1,161/yr on average: the 20th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. average.
- $1,161
- Avg premium (2022)
- -35%
- vs U.S. average
- +4.5%
- since 2018
- 20th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 27233 (Climax, NC)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 27233 (Climax, NC) runs $1,161 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 53 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #544 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Plymouth (ZIP 27962) at $1,162, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 27233 shows a 61.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.96% of policies in ZIP 27233 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,181. Insurers decline to renew 2.54% of policies in ZIP 27233 at expiration, a rise of 51.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 27233 premiums risen 4.5%, spanning $1,111 to $1,166 (five-year average: $1,146), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 27233 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 27233, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,111 | - |
| 2019 | $1,137 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,157 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $1,166 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $1,161 | -0.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 27233
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 27233 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- North Carolina's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. North Carolina overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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