ZIP 27545 · Wake County

Knightdale, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27545, Knightdale, North Carolina.

61.5%
Loss ratio
4.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#302 of 722
North Carolina rank
306
Policies

The verdict

At $1,383/yr, Knightdale, NC (ZIP 27545) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,383
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+15.4%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,383/yr
+15.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.92%
Avg severity: $12,296
Nonrenewal Rate
4.25%
+27.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27545 (Knightdale, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27545 (Knightdale, NC) pay an average of $1,383 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 306 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27545 comes in 22% below, the 38th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 0% above, ranking #302 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Rocky Mount (ZIP 27801) at $1,383, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27545 is 61.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.92% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,296. 4.25% of ZIP 27545 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 27.4% 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 27545 have risen by 15.4%, ranging from $1,198 to $1,383 with a five-year average of $1,291, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 27545 Compares

vs National Average
$1,383 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,383 vs $1,379
0% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27545, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,383
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27545.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,198 -
2019 $1,239 +3.4%
2020 $1,308 +5.6%
2021 $1,325 +1.3%
2022 $1,383 +4.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,291
Premium Range
$1,198 - $1,383
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27545

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 27545?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 27545 (Knightdale, NC) averages $1,383 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 38th percentile, #302 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +15.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Knightdale, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27545: claims frequency (6.92%), loss ratio (61.5%), and nonrenewal rate (4.25%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27545 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27545 premiums of $1,383/yr are 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27545?
Insurers decline to renew 4.25% of policies in ZIP 27545 in North Carolina, a rise of 27.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27545 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27545 have ranged from $1,198 to $1,383, with a 5-year average of $1,291. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 27545 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 27545 averages $1,383/yr, 0% above that figure, ranking #302 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.