ZIP 27944 · Perquimans County

Hertford, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27944, Hertford, North Carolina.

7.8%
Loss ratio
3.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#188 of 722
North Carolina rank
24
Policies

The verdict

At $1,516/yr, Hertford, NC (ZIP 27944) sits in the 47th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,516
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
-1.6%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,516/yr
-1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.76%
Avg severity: $6,703
Nonrenewal Rate
3.20%
+80.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27944 (Hertford, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27944 (Hertford, NC) at $1,516 per year for 2022 across approximately 24 reported policies. That is 15% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (above), ranking #188 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Durham (ZIP 27712) at $1,518, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 7.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27944. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,703. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.20%, a rise of 80.9% 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 fallen by 1.6% through 2022, ranging $1,516 to $1,552 with a 5-year average of $1,534, 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 27944 Compares

vs National Average
$1,516 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,516 vs $1,379
10% above state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27944, 2018–2022

$1,510$1,520$1,530$1,540$1,550$1,560 20182019202020212022 $1,516
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27944.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,541 -
2019 $1,552 +0.7%
2020 $1,536 -1.0%
2021 $1,524 -0.8%
2022 $1,516 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,534
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,552
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27944

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 27944?
ZIP 27944 (Hertford, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,516 per year as of 2022 (47th percentile, #188 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hertford, NC?
In ZIP 27944, insurers report a 7.8% loss ratio, a 1.76% claims frequency, and a 3.20% nonrenewal rate, the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27944 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27944 lands in the 47th percentile: its $1,516/yr average is 15% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27944?
ZIP 27944 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.20% in North Carolina, a rise of 80.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27944 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 27944 have ranged from $1,516 to $1,552, with a 5-year average of $1,534. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 27944 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 27944 averages $1,516/yr, 10% above that figure, ranking #188 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.