ZIP 27818 · Hertford County

Como, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27818, Como, North Carolina.

13.6%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#315 of 722
North Carolina rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 27818 (Como, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,368/yr, 36th percentile nationally, 23% below the U.S. norm.

$1,368
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
-14.0%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,368/yr
-14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.59%
Avg severity: $5,190
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
-85.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27818 (Como, NC)

ZIP 27818 (Como, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,368 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27818 comes in 23% below, the 36th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #315 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Belhaven (ZIP 27810) at $1,367, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27818. About 3.59% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,190. Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 27818 at expiration, a drop of 85.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27818 have fallen by 14.0%, ranging from $1,368 to $1,676 with a five-year average of $1,552, 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 27818 Compares

vs National Average
$1,368 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,368 vs $1,379
1% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27818, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,368
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27818.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,591 -
2019 $1,676 +5.4%
2020 $1,614 -3.7%
2021 $1,509 -6.5%
2022 $1,368 -9.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,552
Premium Range
$1,368 - $1,676
Annual Change Rate
-3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27818

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 27818?
ZIP 27818 (Como, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,368 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #315 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed -14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Como, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27818: a claims frequency of 3.59%, a loss ratio of 13.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.45%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27818 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27818 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,368/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27818?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27818 is 0.45%, a drop of 85.6% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27818 over 5 years?
ZIP 27818 premiums spanned $1,368 to $1,676 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,552. The annualized change rate is -3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 27818 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 27818 averages $1,368/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #315 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.