ZIP 27517 · Orange County

Chapel Hill, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27517, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

53.4%
Loss ratio
1.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#25 of 722
North Carolina rank
196
Policies

The verdict

At $2,020/yr, Chapel Hill, NC (ZIP 27517) sits in the 76th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% above the U.S. average.

$2,020
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+10.0%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,020/yr
+10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.59%
Avg severity: $16,370
Nonrenewal Rate
1.88%
-11.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27517 (Chapel Hill, NC)

ZIP 27517 (Chapel Hill, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,020 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 196 reported policies. That is 14% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 46% (above), ranking #25 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Nakina (ZIP 28455) at $2,022, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 53.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,370. Insurers decline to renew 1.88% of policies in ZIP 27517 at expiration, a drop of 11.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.0% through 2022, ranging $1,837 to $2,020 with a 5-year average of $1,954, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 27517 Compares

vs National Average
$2,020 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,020 vs $1,379
46% above state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27517, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,020
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27517.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,837 -
2019 $1,922 +4.7%
2020 $1,993 +3.7%
2021 $1,996 +0.1%
2022 $2,020 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,954
Premium Range
$1,837 - $2,020
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27517

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 27517?
ZIP 27517 (Chapel Hill, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,020 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #25 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chapel Hill, NC?
In ZIP 27517, insurers report a 53.4% loss ratio, a 6.59% claims frequency, and a 1.88% nonrenewal rate, the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27517 compared to the national average?
At $2,020/yr, ZIP 27517 runs 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27517?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27517 is 1.88%, a drop of 11.6% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27517 over 5 years?
ZIP 27517 premiums spanned $1,837 to $2,020 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,954. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 27517 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27517 runs 46% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $2,020/yr), ranking #25 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.