ZIP 27948 · Dare County

Kill Devil Hills, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27948, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

8.3%
Loss ratio
6.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#120 of 722
North Carolina rank
453
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Kill Devil Hills, NC (ZIP 27948) runs $1,634/yr on average: the 56th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,634
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,634/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.12%
Avg severity: $12,075
Nonrenewal Rate
6.98%
+46.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27948 (Kill Devil Hills, NC)

ZIP 27948 (Kill Devil Hills, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,634 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 453 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 27948 comes in 8% below, the 56th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 18% above, ranking #120 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Bethel (ZIP 27812) at $1,634, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 8.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,075. 6.98% of ZIP 27948 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 46.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.5% through 2022, ranging $1,535 to $1,650 with a 5-year average of $1,610, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 27948 Compares

vs National Average
$1,634 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,634 vs $1,379
18% above state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27948, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,634
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27948.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,535 -
2019 $1,586 +3.4%
2020 $1,644 +3.7%
2021 $1,650 +0.3%
2022 $1,634 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,610
Premium Range
$1,535 - $1,650
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27948

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 27948?
ZIP 27948 (Kill Devil Hills, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,634 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #120 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 27948: a claims frequency of 1.12%, a loss ratio of 8.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 6.98%, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27948 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27948 premiums of $1,634/yr are 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27948?
ZIP 27948 shows a nonrenewal rate of 6.98% in North Carolina, a rise of 46.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27948 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 27948 runs $1,535-$1,650 (5-year average $1,610). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 27948 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27948 has an average premium of $1,634/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 18% above the state average, ranking #120 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.