ZIP 27857 · Martin County

Oak City, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27857, Oak City, North Carolina.

57.5%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#174 of 722
North Carolina rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Oak City, NC (ZIP 27857) runs $1,544/yr on average: the 49th percentile nationally and 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,544
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+15.3%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,544/yr
+15.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.10%
Avg severity: $12,507
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
+81.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27857 (Oak City, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27857 (Oak City, NC) pay an average of $1,544 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 27857 in the 49th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (above), ranking #174 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Harrisburg (ZIP 28075) at $1,544, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27857 shows a 57.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 7.10% of policies in ZIP 27857 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,507. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.18% in this ZIP, a rise of 81.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.3% through 2022, ranging $1,339 to $1,544 with a 5-year average of $1,472, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 27857 Compares

vs National Average
$1,544 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,544 vs $1,379
12% above state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27857, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,544
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27857.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,339 -
2019 $1,444 +7.9%
2020 $1,497 +3.7%
2021 $1,537 +2.7%
2022 $1,544 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,472
Premium Range
$1,339 - $1,544
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27857

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 27857?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 27857 (Oak City, NC) averages $1,544 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 49th percentile, #174 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +15.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oak City, NC?
In ZIP 27857, insurers report a 57.5% loss ratio, a 7.10% claims frequency, and a 1.18% nonrenewal rate, the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27857 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27857 premiums of $1,544/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27857?
Insurers decline to renew 1.18% of policies in ZIP 27857 in North Carolina, a rise of 81.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27857 over 5 years?
ZIP 27857 premiums spanned $1,339 to $1,544 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,472. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 27857 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27857 runs 12% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,544/yr), ranking #174 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.