ZIP 27609 · Wake County

Raleigh, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27609, Raleigh, North Carolina.

48.2%
Loss ratio
2.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#69 of 722
North Carolina rank
1,139
Policies

The verdict

At $1,780/yr, Raleigh, NC (ZIP 27609) sits in the 65th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 0% above the U.S. average.

$1,780
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+19.4%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,780/yr
+19.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.08%
Avg severity: $16,879
Nonrenewal Rate
2.20%
-13.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27609 (Raleigh, NC)

ZIP 27609 (Raleigh, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,780 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,139 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27609 comes in 0% above, the 65th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 29% above that figure, ranking #69 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Banner Elk (ZIP 28604) at $1,782, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27609 shows a 48.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,879. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.20% in this ZIP, a drop of 13.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 27609 costs have risen 19.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,491 to a high of $1,780, an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 27609 Compares

vs National Average
$1,780 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,780 vs $1,379
29% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27609, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,780
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27609.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,491 -
2019 $1,575 +5.6%
2020 $1,657 +5.2%
2021 $1,694 +2.2%
2022 $1,780 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,639
Premium Range
$1,491 - $1,780
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27609

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 27609?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 27609 (Raleigh, NC) averages $1,780 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #69 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +19.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Raleigh, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27609: claims frequency (5.08%), loss ratio (48.2%), and nonrenewal rate (2.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27609 compared to the national average?
At $1,780/yr, ZIP 27609 runs 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27609?
Insurers decline to renew 2.20% of policies in ZIP 27609 in North Carolina, a drop of 13.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27609 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27609 runs $1,491-$1,780 (5-year average $1,639). The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 27609 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27609 runs 29% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,780/yr), ranking #69 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.