ZIP 27870 · Halifax County

Roanoke Rapids, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27870, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

36.2%
Loss ratio
1.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#357 of 722
North Carolina rank
154
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 27870 (Roanoke Rapids, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,325/yr, 33rd percentile nationally, 25% below the U.S. norm.

$1,325
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+10.3%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,325/yr
+10.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.45%
Avg severity: $10,778
Nonrenewal Rate
1.72%
-30.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27870 (Roanoke Rapids, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27870 (Roanoke Rapids, NC) pay an average of $1,325 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 154 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 33rd national percentile. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #357 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Morven (ZIP 28119) at $1,325, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 36.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27870. 4.45% of policies in ZIP 27870 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,778. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.72% in this ZIP, a drop of 30.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 27870 costs have risen 10.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,202 to a high of $1,325, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 27870 Compares

vs National Average
$1,325 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,325 vs $1,379
4% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27870, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,325
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27870.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,202 -
2019 $1,249 +3.9%
2020 $1,282 +2.7%
2021 $1,301 +1.5%
2022 $1,325 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,272
Premium Range
$1,202 - $1,325
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27870

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 27870?
ZIP 27870 (Roanoke Rapids, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,325 per year as of 2022 (33rd percentile, #357 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +10.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27870: claims frequency (4.45%), loss ratio (36.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.72%), together placing this ZIP at the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27870 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27870 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,325/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27870?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27870 is 1.72%, a drop of 30.4% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27870 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27870 runs $1,202-$1,325 (5-year average $1,272). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 27870 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27870 has an average premium of $1,325/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #357 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.