ZIP 27959 · Dare County

Nags Head, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27959, Nags Head, North Carolina.

14.0%
Loss ratio
4.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#31 of 722
North Carolina rank
73
Policies

The verdict

At $1,926/yr, Nags Head, NC (ZIP 27959) sits in the 72nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,926
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,926/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.23%
Avg severity: $12,103
Nonrenewal Rate
4.65%
+38.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27959 (Nags Head, NC)

ZIP 27959 (Nags Head, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,926 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 73 reported policies. That is 8% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 72nd percentile nationally. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 40% above that figure, ranking #31 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Charlotte (ZIP 28277) at $1,925, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 27959 shows a 14.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,103. 4.65% of ZIP 27959 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 38.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 27959 have risen by 9.1%, ranging from $1,765 to $2,011 with a five-year average of $1,900, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 27959 Compares

vs National Average
$1,926 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,926 vs $1,379
40% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27959, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,926
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27959.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,765 -
2019 $1,873 +6.2%
2020 $1,927 +2.9%
2021 $2,011 +4.4%
2022 $1,926 -4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,900
Premium Range
$1,765 - $2,011
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27959

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 27959?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #31 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 27959 (Nags Head, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,926 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nags Head, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 27959: claims frequency (2.23%), loss ratio (14.0%), and nonrenewal rate (4.65%), together placing this ZIP at the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27959 compared to the national average?
ZIP 27959 premiums of $1,926/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27959?
ZIP 27959 shows a nonrenewal rate of 4.65% in North Carolina, a rise of 38.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27959 over 5 years?
ZIP 27959 premiums spanned $1,765 to $2,011 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,900. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 27959 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27959 has an average premium of $1,926/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 40% above the state average, ranking #31 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.