ZIP 27503 · Durham County

Bahama, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27503, Bahama, North Carolina.

39.4%
Loss ratio
2.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#135 of 722
North Carolina rank
36
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bahama, NC (ZIP 27503) runs $1,617/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,617
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+11.6%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,617/yr
+11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.77%
Avg severity: $11,029
Nonrenewal Rate
2.07%
+6.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27503 (Bahama, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 27503 (Bahama, NC) runs $1,617 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 36 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (above), ranking #135 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Elizabethtown (ZIP 28337) at $1,617, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 39.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27503. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.77%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,029. 2.07% of ZIP 27503 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 6.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.6% through 2022, ranging $1,449 to $1,617 with a 5-year average of $1,549, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 27503 Compares

vs National Average
$1,617 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,617 vs $1,379
17% above state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27503, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,617
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27503.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,449 -
2019 $1,499 +3.5%
2020 $1,577 +5.2%
2021 $1,603 +1.7%
2022 $1,617 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,549
Premium Range
$1,449 - $1,617
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27503

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 27503?
At the 55th percentile nationally, #135 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27503 (Bahama, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,617 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bahama, NC?
In ZIP 27503, insurers report a 39.4% loss ratio, a 5.77% claims frequency, and a 2.07% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27503 compared to the national average?
At $1,617/yr, ZIP 27503 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27503?
Insurers decline to renew 2.07% of policies in ZIP 27503 in North Carolina, a rise of 6.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27503 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27503 runs $1,449-$1,617 (5-year average $1,549). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 27503 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27503 has an average premium of $1,617/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 17% above the state average, ranking #135 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.