ZIP 27869 · Northampton County

Rich Square, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27869, Rich Square, North Carolina.

21.7%
Loss ratio
1.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#334 of 722
North Carolina rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $1,348/yr, Rich Square, NC (ZIP 27869) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,348
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,348/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.42%
Avg severity: $5,411
Nonrenewal Rate
1.81%
-4.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27869 (Rich Square, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27869 (Rich Square, NC) pay an average of $1,348 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27869 comes in 24% below, the 35th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 27869 is 2% below, ranking #334 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Warrenton (ZIP 27589) at $1,349, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27869. About 5.42% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,411. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.81%, a drop of 4.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.9% through 2022, ranging $1,284 to $1,348 with a 5-year average of $1,317, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 27869 Compares

vs National Average
$1,348 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,348 vs $1,379
2% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27869, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,348
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27869.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,284 -
2019 $1,314 +2.3%
2020 $1,304 -0.7%
2021 $1,334 +2.3%
2022 $1,348 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,317
Premium Range
$1,284 - $1,348
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27869

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 27869?
At the 35th percentile nationally, #334 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27869 (Rich Square, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,348 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rich Square, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27869: claims frequency (5.42%), loss ratio (21.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.81%), together placing this ZIP at the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27869 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27869 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,348/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27869?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27869 is 1.81%, a drop of 4.0% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27869 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27869 runs $1,284-$1,348 (5-year average $1,317). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 27869 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 27869 averages $1,348/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #334 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.