ZIP 27284 · Forsyth County

Kernersville, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27284, Kernersville, North Carolina.

54.1%
Loss ratio
2.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#522 of 722
North Carolina rank
247
Policies

The verdict

Kernersville, NC (ZIP 27284) averages $1,187/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,187
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,187/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.07%
Avg severity: $10,579
Nonrenewal Rate
2.38%
+16.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27284 (Kernersville, NC)

ZIP 27284 (Kernersville, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,187 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 247 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 27284 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #522 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Yanceyville (ZIP 27379) at $1,187, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27284 shows a 54.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,579. 2.38% of ZIP 27284 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 16.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.2% through 2022, ranging $1,097 to $1,187 with a 5-year average of $1,145, 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 27284 Compares

vs National Average
$1,187 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,187 vs $1,379
14% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27284, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,187
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27284.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,097 -
2019 $1,126 +2.6%
2020 $1,149 +2.1%
2021 $1,165 +1.4%
2022 $1,187 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,145
Premium Range
$1,097 - $1,187
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27284

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 27284?
ZIP 27284 (Kernersville, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,187 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #522 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kernersville, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27284: claims frequency (6.07%), loss ratio (54.1%), and nonrenewal rate (2.38%), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27284 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27284 premiums of $1,187/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27284?
ZIP 27284 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.38% in North Carolina, a rise of 16.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27284 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27284 runs $1,097-$1,187 (5-year average $1,145). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 27284 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27284 runs 14% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,187/yr), ranking #522 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.