ZIP 28040 · Rutherford County

Ellenboro, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28040, Ellenboro, North Carolina.

119.4%
Loss ratio
1.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#659 of 722
North Carolina rank
43
Policies

The verdict

At $1,048/yr, Ellenboro, NC (ZIP 28040) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,048
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,048/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.36%
Avg severity: $11,022
Nonrenewal Rate
1.81%
+104.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28040 (Ellenboro, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28040 (Ellenboro, NC) runs $1,048 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 43 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 11th national percentile. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 24% below, ranking #659 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is High Point (ZIP 27263) at $1,049, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 119.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 28040. About 11.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,022. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.81% in this ZIP, a rise of 104.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28040 premiums risen 6.5%, spanning $984 to $1,048 (five-year average: $1,016), an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 28040 Compares

vs National Average
$1,048 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,048 vs $1,379
24% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28040, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,048
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $984 -
2019 $1,006 +2.2%
2020 $1,009 +0.3%
2021 $1,033 +2.4%
2022 $1,048 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,016
Premium Range
$984 - $1,048
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28040

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 28040 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how North Carolina compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. North Carolina overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 28040?
ZIP 28040 (Ellenboro, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,048 per year, #659 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ellenboro, NC?
ZIP 28040 is running a loss ratio above 100% (119.4%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 11.36% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.81%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28040 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28040 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,048/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28040?
ZIP 28040 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.81% in North Carolina, a rise of 104.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28040 over 5 years?
ZIP 28040 premiums spanned $984 to $1,048 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,016. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 28040 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28040 averages $1,048/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #659 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.