ZIP 27860 · Beaufort County

Pantego, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27860, Pantego, North Carolina.

29.6%
Loss ratio
8.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#219 of 722
North Carolina rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Pantego, NC (ZIP 27860) averages $1,468/yr for homeowners insurance, 17% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally.

$1,468
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+1.7%
since 2018
44th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,468/yr
+1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.69%
Avg severity: $25,756
Nonrenewal Rate
8.43%
+181.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27860 (Pantego, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 27860 (Pantego, NC) runs $1,468 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 27860 in the 44th percentile, 17% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 6% above that figure, ranking #219 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Marston (ZIP 28363) at $1,468, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 29.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27860. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,756. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 8.43% in this ZIP, a rise of 181.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27860 have risen by 1.7%, ranging from $1,404 to $1,605 with a five-year average of $1,469, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 27860 Compares

vs National Average
$1,468 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,468 vs $1,379
6% above state avg
National Percentile
44th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27860, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,468
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27860.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,443 -
2019 $1,605 +11.2%
2020 $1,424 -11.3%
2021 $1,404 -1.4%
2022 $1,468 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,469
Premium Range
$1,404 - $1,605
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27860

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 27860?
ZIP 27860 (Pantego, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,468 per year as of 2022 (44th percentile, #219 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pantego, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27860: a claims frequency of 1.69%, a loss ratio of 29.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 8.43%, placing this ZIP in the 44th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27860 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27860 lands in the 44th percentile: its $1,468/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27860?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27860 is 8.43%, a rise of 181.5% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27860 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27860 have ranged from $1,404 to $1,605, with a 5-year average of $1,469. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 27860 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 27860 averages $1,468/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #219 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.