ZIP 27829 · Pitt County

Fountain, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27829, Fountain, North Carolina.

26.9%
Loss ratio
2.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#202 of 722
North Carolina rank
15
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fountain, NC (ZIP 27829) runs $1,494/yr on average: the 46th percentile nationally and 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,494
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+0.1%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,494/yr
+0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.38%
Avg severity: $9,178
Nonrenewal Rate
2.02%
+9.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27829 (Fountain, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27829 (Fountain, NC) at $1,494 per year for 2022 across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% below that mark and lands in the 46th national percentile. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #202 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Bladenboro (ZIP 28320) at $1,494, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 26.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27829. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,178. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.02% in this ZIP, a rise of 9.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27829 have risen by 0.1%, ranging from $1,492 to $1,564 with a five-year average of $1,526, an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 27829 Compares

vs National Average
$1,494 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,494 vs $1,379
8% above state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27829, 2018–2022

$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,494
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27829.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,492 -
2019 $1,530 +2.6%
2020 $1,564 +2.2%
2021 $1,550 -0.9%
2022 $1,494 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,492 - $1,564
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27829

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 27829?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #202 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27829 (Fountain, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,494 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fountain, NC?
In ZIP 27829, insurers report a 26.9% loss ratio, a 4.38% claims frequency, and a 2.02% nonrenewal rate, the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27829 compared to the national average?
At $1,494/yr, ZIP 27829 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27829?
ZIP 27829 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.02% in North Carolina, a rise of 9.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27829 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27829 runs $1,492-$1,564 (5-year average $1,526). The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 27829 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 27829 averages $1,494/yr, 8% above that figure, ranking #202 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.