ZIP 27356 · Montgomery County

Star, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27356, Star, North Carolina.

48.6%
Loss ratio
1.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#405 of 722
North Carolina rank
22
Policies

The verdict

At $1,284/yr, Star, NC (ZIP 27356) sits in the 30th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,284
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+7.6%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,284/yr
+7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.08%
Avg severity: $29,930
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%
-49.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27356 (Star, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27356 (Star, NC) at $1,284 per year for 2022 across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #405 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Rosman (ZIP 28772) at $1,284, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27356 shows a 48.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,930. 1.49% of ZIP 27356 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 49.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.6% through 2022, ranging $1,193 to $1,289 with a 5-year average of $1,252, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 27356 Compares

vs National Average
$1,284 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,284 vs $1,379
7% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27356, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,284
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27356.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,193 -
2019 $1,244 +4.2%
2020 $1,250 +0.5%
2021 $1,289 +3.2%
2022 $1,284 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,252
Premium Range
$1,193 - $1,289
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27356

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 27356?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #405 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27356 (Star, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,284 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Star, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27356: claims frequency (2.08%), loss ratio (48.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.49%), together placing this ZIP at the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27356 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27356 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,284/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27356?
ZIP 27356 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.49% in North Carolina, a drop of 49.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27356 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27356 have ranged from $1,193 to $1,289, with a 5-year average of $1,252. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 27356 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27356 runs 7% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,284/yr), ranking #405 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.