ZIP 28021 · Gaston County
Cherryville, NC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28021, Cherryville, North Carolina.
- 145.1%
- Loss ratio
- 1.98%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #525 of 722
- North Carolina rank
- 83
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,185/yr, Cherryville, NC (ZIP 28021) sits in the 22nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% below the U.S. average.
- $1,185
- Avg premium (2022)
- -33%
- vs U.S. average
- +7.7%
- since 2018
- 22nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 28021 (Cherryville, NC)
Homeowners in ZIP 28021 (Cherryville, NC) pay an average of $1,185 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 83 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28021 comes in 33% below, the 22nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #525 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Leicester (ZIP 28748) at $1,185, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 28021 is 145.1%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 12.84% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,397. Insurers decline to renew 1.98% of policies in ZIP 28021 at expiration, a drop of 16.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28021 costs have risen 7.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,100 to a high of $1,185, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 28021 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 28021, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,100 | - |
| 2019 | $1,120 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $1,150 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $1,162 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $1,185 | +2.0% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 28021
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 28021 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how North Carolina compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. North Carolina overview
- Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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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