ZIP 27976 · Camden County

South Mills, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27976, South Mills, North Carolina.

30.9%
Loss ratio
2.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#257 of 722
North Carolina rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,432/yr, South Mills, NC (ZIP 27976) sits in the 41st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,432
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+10.8%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,432/yr
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.92%
Avg severity: $15,120
Nonrenewal Rate
2.92%
+96.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27976 (South Mills, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 27976 (South Mills, NC) runs $1,432 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 27976 in the 41st percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 27976 is 4% above, ranking #257 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Aulander (ZIP 27805) at $1,432, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.92% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,120. 2.92% of ZIP 27976 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 96.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 27976 costs have risen 10.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,292 to a high of $1,432, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 27976 Compares

vs National Average
$1,432 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,432 vs $1,379
4% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27976, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,432
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27976.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,292 -
2019 $1,367 +5.8%
2020 $1,359 -0.5%
2021 $1,350 -0.7%
2022 $1,432 +6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,360
Premium Range
$1,292 - $1,432
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27976

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 27976?
ZIP 27976 (South Mills, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,432 per year as of 2022 (41st percentile, #257 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Mills, NC?
In ZIP 27976, insurers report a 30.9% loss ratio, a 2.92% claims frequency, and a 2.92% nonrenewal rate, the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27976 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 27976 lands in the 41st percentile: its $1,432/yr average is 19% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27976?
ZIP 27976 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.92% in North Carolina, a rise of 96.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27976 over 5 years?
ZIP 27976 premiums spanned $1,292 to $1,432 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,360. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 27976 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27976 has an average premium of $1,432/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #257 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.