ZIP 27874 · Halifax County

Scotland Neck, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27874, Scotland Neck, North Carolina.

107.3%
Loss ratio
2.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#240 of 722
North Carolina rank
14
Policies

The verdict

At $1,448/yr, Scotland Neck, NC (ZIP 27874) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,448
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,448/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
107.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.15%
Avg severity: $19,053
Nonrenewal Rate
2.36%
+13.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27874 (Scotland Neck, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 27874 (Scotland Neck, NC) pay an average of $1,448 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 14 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 27874 in the 42nd percentile, 18% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 5% above that figure, ranking #240 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Orrum (ZIP 28369) at $1,448, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 27874 is 107.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,053. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.36%, a rise of 13.6% 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 4.6% through 2022, ranging $1,368 to $1,458 with a 5-year average of $1,416, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 27874 Compares

vs National Average
$1,448 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,448 vs $1,379
5% above state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27874, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,448
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27874.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,384 -
2019 $1,368 -1.2%
2020 $1,420 +3.9%
2021 $1,458 +2.6%
2022 $1,448 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,416
Premium Range
$1,368 - $1,458
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27874

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 27874 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • North Carolina's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. North Carolina overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 27874?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 27874 (Scotland Neck, NC) averages $1,448 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 42nd percentile, #240 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scotland Neck, NC?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 27874: a claims frequency of 8.15% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.36%, against a loss ratio above 100% (107.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27874 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27874 premiums of $1,448/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27874?
ZIP 27874 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.36% in North Carolina, a rise of 13.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27874 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27874 runs $1,368-$1,458 (5-year average $1,416). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 27874 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27874 has an average premium of $1,448/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average, ranking #240 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.