ZIP 27278 · Orange County

Hillsborough, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27278, Hillsborough, North Carolina.

41.7%
Loss ratio
1.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#238 of 722
North Carolina rank
92
Policies

The verdict

Hillsborough, NC (ZIP 27278) averages $1,450/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally.

$1,450
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+10.5%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,450/yr
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.65%
Avg severity: $12,984
Nonrenewal Rate
1.08%
-40.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27278 (Hillsborough, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27278 (Hillsborough, NC) pay an average of $1,450 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 92 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 27278 is 5% above, ranking #238 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Almond (ZIP 28702) at $1,450, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 41.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27278. About 4.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,984. Insurers decline to renew 1.08% of policies in ZIP 27278 at expiration, a drop of 40.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 27278 premiums risen 10.5%, spanning $1,312 to $1,450 (five-year average: $1,382), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 27278 Compares

vs National Average
$1,450 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,450 vs $1,379
5% above state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27278, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,450
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27278.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,312 -
2019 $1,353 +3.1%
2020 $1,392 +2.9%
2021 $1,404 +0.9%
2022 $1,450 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,382
Premium Range
$1,312 - $1,450
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27278

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 27278?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 27278 (Hillsborough, NC) averages $1,450 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 43rd percentile, #238 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hillsborough, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27278: a claims frequency of 4.65%, a loss ratio of 41.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.08%, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27278 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27278 lands in the 43rd percentile: its $1,450/yr average is 18% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27278?
Insurers decline to renew 1.08% of policies in ZIP 27278 in North Carolina, a drop of 40.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27278 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27278 have ranged from $1,312 to $1,450, with a 5-year average of $1,382. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 27278 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27278 runs 5% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,450/yr), ranking #238 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.