ZIP 27822 · Wilson County

Elm City, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 27822, Elm City, North Carolina averages $1,412/yr.

163.2%
Loss ratio
1.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#276 of 722
North Carolina rank
34
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Elm City, NC (ZIP 27822) ranks #15,425 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,412/yr) but #5,076 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.50%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,412
Avg premium (2022)
#15,425
of 25,593 on premium
#5,076
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
40th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
40/100
27822 - Elm City, NC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,412/yr
Avg premium, 60th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
76.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
51.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 27822's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,412 Lower than most lower than 60% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 27822. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in North Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 27822; crosshairs: North Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$639.0$1403.5$2167.9$2932.4$3696.90%2.3%4.7%7.0%9.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 28511 · Atlantic $778/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 28637 · Hildebran $935/yr · 3.09%
  • ZIP 27928 · Creswell $1,001/yr · 8.96%
  • ZIP 27203 · Asheboro $1,029/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 28040 · Ellenboro $1,048/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 28630 · Granite Falls $1,064/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 28681 · Taylorsville $1,081/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 28043 · Forest City $1,097/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28425 · Burgaw $1,107/yr · 2.35%
  • ZIP 27107 · Winston Salem $1,123/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 28092 · Lincolnton $1,139/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28705 · Bakersville $1,152/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 28033 · Crouse $1,167/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 27357 · Stokesdale $1,186/yr · 2.61%
  • ZIP 28023 · China Grove $1,194/yr · 2.77%
  • ZIP 28138 · Rockwell $1,209/yr · 3.90%
  • ZIP 27305 · Milton $1,220/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 28147 · Salisbury $1,229/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 27851 · Lucama $1,248/yr · 2.83%
  • ZIP 27941 · Harbinger $1,256/yr · 7.76%
  • ZIP 28347 · Hoffman $1,273/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 28772 · Rosman $1,284/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 27212 · Blanch $1,295/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 28469 · Ocean Isle Beach $1,307/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 28732 · Fletcher $1,319/yr · 1.66%
  • ZIP 28315 · Aberdeen $1,336/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 28435 · Currie $1,353/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 27006 · Advance $1,371/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 27910 · Ahoskie $1,384/yr · 3.02%
  • ZIP 28422 · Bolivia $1,402/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 27822 · Elm City (this ZIP) $1,412/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 28745 · Lake Junaluska $1,422/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 27986 · Winton $1,432/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 27874 · Scotland Neck $1,448/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 27809 · Battleboro $1,466/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 28334 · Dunn $1,479/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 27866 · Pleasant Hill $1,505/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 28578 · Seven Springs $1,536/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28105 · Matthews $1,562/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 28461 · Southport $1,588/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 28337 · Elizabethtown $1,617/yr · 5.09%
  • ZIP 27948 · Kill Devil Hills $1,634/yr · 6.98%
  • ZIP 28387 · Southern Pines $1,655/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 27534 · Goldsboro $1,687/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 28349 · Kenansville $1,753/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 27858 · Greenville $1,812/yr · 3.74%
  • ZIP 28431 · Chadbourn $1,868/yr · 3.52%
  • ZIP 28605 · Blowing Rock $1,941/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 28736 · Glenville $2,174/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 28207 · Charlotte $3,558/yr · 0.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,412/yr
Near-median premium
+10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
163.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
15.05%
Avg severity: $15,321
Nonrenewal Rate
1.50%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+1.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27822 (Elm City, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 27822 (Elm City, NC) runs $1,412 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 34 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27822 comes in 20% below, the 40th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 2% above, ranking #276 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Leasburg (ZIP 27291) at $1,411, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27822 shows a 163.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 15.05% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,321. Insurers decline to renew 1.50% of policies in ZIP 27822 at expiration, a rise of 1.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.7% through 2022, ranging $1,276 to $1,412 with a 5-year average of $1,341, an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 27822's county (Wilson): score 76.3, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. That is #41 of 100 North Carolina counties and the 76th national percentile (14% above the 66.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 61.5 · Community Resilience 51.6. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 27822 Compares

vs National Average
$1,412 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,412 vs $1,379
2% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27822, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,412
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27822.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,276 -
2019 $1,297 +1.7%
2020 $1,346 +3.8%
2021 $1,375 +2.1%
2022 $1,412 +2.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 27822

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,341
Premium Range
$1,276 - $1,412
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Wilson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 27822 via FIPS 37195. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
76.3
Relatively Low · 76th national percentile
In-state county rank
#41
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $6,880,955

Social Vulnerability Index 61.5 · Community Resilience 51.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: North Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 27822's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 27822's county NRI is 76.3 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not North Carolina containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,412/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.50% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 27822?
At the 40th percentile nationally, #276 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27822 (Elm City, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,412 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elm City, NC?
ZIP 27822 is running a loss ratio above 100% (163.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 15.05% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.50%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27822 compared to the national average?
At $1,412/yr, ZIP 27822 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27822?
ZIP 27822 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.50% in North Carolina, a rise of 1.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27822 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27822 runs $1,276-$1,412 (5-year average $1,341). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 27822 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27822 runs 2% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,412/yr), ranking #276 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 27822?
County NRI 76.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 27822 via Wilson County FIPS 37195. In-state rank #41 of 100; national percentile 76th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 27822

This ZIP's premiums run at the 40th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.