ZIP 27527 · Johnston County

Clayton, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27527, Clayton, North Carolina.

60.8%
Loss ratio
3.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#161 of 722
North Carolina rank
160
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Clayton, NC (ZIP 27527) runs $1,568/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,568
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+7.3%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,568/yr
+7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.24%
Avg severity: $15,294
Nonrenewal Rate
3.21%
+48.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27527 (Clayton, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27527 (Clayton, NC) at $1,568 per year for 2022 across approximately 160 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27527 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 14% above that figure, ranking #161 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Maxton (ZIP 28364) at $1,570, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 60.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27527. 6.24% of policies in ZIP 27527 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,294. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.21%, a rise of 48.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 27527 premiums risen 7.3%, spanning $1,462 to $1,568 (five-year average: $1,518), 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 27527 Compares

vs National Average
$1,568 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,568 vs $1,379
14% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27527, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,568
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27527.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,462 -
2019 $1,485 +1.6%
2020 $1,545 +4.1%
2021 $1,532 -0.8%
2022 $1,568 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,518
Premium Range
$1,462 - $1,568
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27527

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 27527?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 27527 (Clayton, NC) averages $1,568 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 51st percentile, #161 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clayton, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27527: a claims frequency of 6.24%, a loss ratio of 60.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.21%, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27527 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27527 premiums of $1,568/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27527?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27527 is 3.21%, a rise of 48.4% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27527 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27527 have ranged from $1,462 to $1,568, with a 5-year average of $1,518. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 27527 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27527 has an average premium of $1,568/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 14% above the state average, ranking #161 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.