ZIP 27801 Insurance Data

Rocky Mount, North Carolina · Edgecombe County · 120 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,383/yr
+11.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.86%
Avg severity: $10,791
Nonrenewal Rate
2.32%
-16.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27801 (Rocky Mount, NC)

ZIP 27801 (Rocky Mount, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,383 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 120 reported policies. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 0% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27801 is 69.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 8.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,791. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.32% in this ZIP, a drop of 16.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27801 have risen by 11.7%, ranging from $1,238 to $1,383 with a five-year average of $1,308 — an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 27801 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

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,238
2019 $1,268 +2.4%
2020 $1,320 +4.1%
2021 $1,333 +1.0%
2022 $1,383 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,308
Premium Range
$1,238 - $1,383
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% 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 27801?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27801 (Rocky Mount, NC) is $1,383 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rocky Mount, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (8.86% in this ZIP), loss ratio (69.2%), and nonrenewal rates (2.32%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27801 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27801 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 27801?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27801 is 2.32%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -16.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27801 have ranged from $1,238 to $1,383, with a 5-year average of $1,308. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 27801 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27801 has an average premium of $1,383/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 0% above the state average.

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