ZIP 28012 · Gaston County
Belmont, NC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28012, Belmont, North Carolina.
- 41.8%
- Loss ratio
- 3.41%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #348 of 722
- North Carolina rank
- 283
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Belmont, NC (ZIP 28012) runs $1,333/yr on average: the 34th percentile nationally and 25% below the U.S. average.
- $1,333
- Avg premium (2022)
- -25%
- vs U.S. average
- +8.1%
- since 2018
- 34th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 28012 (Belmont, NC)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28012 (Belmont, NC) at $1,333 per year for 2022 across approximately 283 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 34th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #348 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Charlotte (ZIP 28273) at $1,334, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 41.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28012. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,354. Insurers decline to renew 3.41% of policies in ZIP 28012 at expiration, a rise of 51.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28012 have risen by 8.1%, ranging from $1,234 to $1,333 with a five-year average of $1,286, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 28012 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 28012, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,234 | - |
| 2019 | $1,263 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $1,307 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $1,292 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | $1,333 | +3.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 28012
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 28012 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- North Carolina's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. North Carolina overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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