ZIP 27601 · Wake County

Raleigh, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27601, Raleigh, North Carolina.

37.5%
Loss ratio
2.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#232 of 722
North Carolina rank
2,033
Policies

The verdict

Raleigh, NC (ZIP 27601) averages $1,457/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally.

$1,457
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+15.9%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,457/yr
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.14%
Avg severity: $13,200
Nonrenewal Rate
2.25%
+20.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27601 (Raleigh, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 27601 (Raleigh, NC) runs $1,457 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2,033 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 27601 in the 43rd percentile, 18% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (above), ranking #232 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Macclesfield (ZIP 27852) at $1,457, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.5%, 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 4.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,200. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.25%, a rise of 20.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.9% through 2022, ranging $1,257 to $1,457 with a 5-year average of $1,373, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 27601 Compares

vs National Average
$1,457 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,457 vs $1,379
6% above state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27601, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,457
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27601.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,257 -
2019 $1,338 +6.4%
2020 $1,395 +4.3%
2021 $1,418 +1.7%
2022 $1,457 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,373
Premium Range
$1,257 - $1,457
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27601

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 27601?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #232 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27601 (Raleigh, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,457 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Raleigh, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27601: claims frequency (4.14%), loss ratio (37.5%), and nonrenewal rate (2.25%), together placing this ZIP at the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27601 compared to the national average?
At $1,457/yr, ZIP 27601 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27601?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27601 is 2.25%, a rise of 20.0% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27601 over 5 years?
ZIP 27601 premiums spanned $1,257 to $1,457 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,373. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 27601 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27601 has an average premium of $1,457/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #232 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.