ZIP 27949 · Dare County

Kitty Hawk, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27949, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

13.6%
Loss ratio
5.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#8 of 722
North Carolina rank
176
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Kitty Hawk, NC (ZIP 27949) runs $2,477/yr on average: the 88th percentile nationally and 40% above the U.S. average.

$2,477
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+13.3%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,477/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.28%
Avg severity: $14,734
Nonrenewal Rate
5.73%
+8.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27949 (Kitty Hawk, NC)

ZIP 27949 (Kitty Hawk, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,477 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 176 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% above that mark and lands in the 88th national percentile. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 80% (above), ranking #8 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Roaring Gap (ZIP 28668) at $2,545, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 27949. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,734. The nonrenewal rate here is 5.73%, a rise of 8.5% 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 13.3% through 2022, ranging $2,186 to $2,577 with a 5-year average of $2,441, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 27949 Compares

vs National Average
$2,477 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,477 vs $1,379
80% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27949, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,477
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27949.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,186 -
2019 $2,432 +11.2%
2020 $2,530 +4.1%
2021 $2,577 +1.9%
2022 $2,477 -3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,441
Premium Range
$2,186 - $2,577
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27949

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 27949?
At the 88th percentile nationally, #8 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27949 (Kitty Hawk, NC) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,477 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kitty Hawk, NC?
In ZIP 27949, insurers report a 13.6% loss ratio, a 2.28% claims frequency, and a 5.73% nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27949 compared to the national average?
At $2,477/yr, ZIP 27949 runs 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27949?
ZIP 27949 shows a nonrenewal rate of 5.73% in North Carolina, a rise of 8.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27949 over 5 years?
ZIP 27949 premiums spanned $2,186 to $2,577 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,441. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 27949 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27949 runs 80% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $2,477/yr), ranking #8 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.