ZIP 27518 · Wake County

Cary, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27518, Cary, North Carolina.

51.4%
Loss ratio
2.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#21 of 722
North Carolina rank
788
Policies

The verdict

At $2,046/yr, Cary, NC (ZIP 27518) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 15% above the U.S. average.

$2,046
Avg premium (2022)
+15%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,046/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.15%
Avg severity: $14,721
Nonrenewal Rate
2.23%
+45.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27518 (Cary, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27518 (Cary, NC) at $2,046 per year for 2022 across approximately 788 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 15% above that mark and lands in the 77th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 48% above that figure, ranking #21 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Chapel Hill (ZIP 27514) at $2,031, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 51.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,721. 2.23% of ZIP 27518 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 45.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27518 have risen by 12.7%, ranging from $1,815 to $2,046 with a five-year average of $1,941, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 27518 Compares

vs National Average
$2,046 vs $1,776
15% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,046 vs $1,379
48% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27518, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,046
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27518.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,815 -
2019 $1,880 +3.6%
2020 $1,971 +4.9%
2021 $1,993 +1.1%
2022 $2,046 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,941
Premium Range
$1,815 - $2,046
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27518

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 27518?
At the 77th percentile nationally, #21 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27518 (Cary, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,046 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cary, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27518: a claims frequency of 7.15%, a loss ratio of 51.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.23%, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27518 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27518 lands in the 77th percentile: its $2,046/yr average is 15% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27518?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27518 is 2.23%, a rise of 45.6% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27518 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27518 have ranged from $1,815 to $2,046, with a 5-year average of $1,941. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 27518 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27518 runs 48% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $2,046/yr), ranking #21 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.