ZIP 27605 Insurance Data

Raleigh, North Carolina · Wake County · 1,758 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,356/yr
+21.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.47%
Avg severity: $7,677
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
-64.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27605 (Raleigh, NC)

ZIP 27605 (Raleigh, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,356 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,758 reported policies. That is 33% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 71% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27605 is 17.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,677. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.57% in this ZIP, a drop of 64.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27605 have risen by 21.4%, ranging from $1,942 to $2,356 with a five-year average of $2,182 — an annualized rate of +5.0% per year. 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 27605 Compares

vs National Average
$2,356 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,356 vs $1,379
71% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,942
2019 $2,085 +7.4%
2020 $2,249 +7.9%
2021 $2,278 +1.3%
2022 $2,356 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,182
Premium Range
$1,942 - $2,356
Annual Change Rate
+5.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 27605?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27605 (Raleigh, NC) is $2,356 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +21.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Raleigh, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.47% in this ZIP), loss ratio (17.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.57%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27605 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27605 premiums of $2,356/yr are 33% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27605?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27605 is 0.57%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -64.7% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27605 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27605 have ranged from $1,942 to $2,356, with a 5-year average of $2,182. The annualized change rate is +5.0% per year.
How does ZIP 27605 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27605 has an average premium of $2,356/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 71% above the state average.

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