ZIP 28040 · Rutherford County

Ellenboro, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28040, Ellenboro, North Carolina averages $1,048/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Ellenboro, NC (ZIP 28040) ranks #22,797 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,048/yr) but #3,474 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.81%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,048
Avg premium (2022)
#22,797
of 25,593 on premium
#3,474
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
11th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
28040 - Ellenboro, NC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,048/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
72.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
26.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 28040's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,048 Among the lowest lower than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 28040. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in North Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 28040; crosshairs: North Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$639.0$1403.5$2167.9$2932.4$3696.90%2.3%4.7%7.0%9.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 28511 · Atlantic $778/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 28637 · Hildebran $935/yr · 3.09%
  • ZIP 27928 · Creswell $1,001/yr · 8.96%
  • ZIP 27203 · Asheboro $1,029/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 28040 · Ellenboro (this ZIP) $1,048/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 28630 · Granite Falls $1,064/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 28681 · Taylorsville $1,081/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 28043 · Forest City $1,097/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28425 · Burgaw $1,107/yr · 2.35%
  • ZIP 27107 · Winston Salem $1,123/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 28092 · Lincolnton $1,139/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28705 · Bakersville $1,152/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 28033 · Crouse $1,167/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 27357 · Stokesdale $1,186/yr · 2.61%
  • ZIP 28023 · China Grove $1,194/yr · 2.77%
  • ZIP 28138 · Rockwell $1,209/yr · 3.90%
  • ZIP 27305 · Milton $1,220/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 28147 · Salisbury $1,229/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 27851 · Lucama $1,248/yr · 2.83%
  • ZIP 27941 · Harbinger $1,256/yr · 7.76%
  • ZIP 28347 · Hoffman $1,273/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 28772 · Rosman $1,284/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 27212 · Blanch $1,295/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 28469 · Ocean Isle Beach $1,307/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 28732 · Fletcher $1,319/yr · 1.66%
  • ZIP 28315 · Aberdeen $1,336/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 28435 · Currie $1,353/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 27006 · Advance $1,371/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 27910 · Ahoskie $1,384/yr · 3.02%
  • ZIP 28422 · Bolivia $1,402/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 28745 · Lake Junaluska $1,422/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 27986 · Winton $1,432/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 27874 · Scotland Neck $1,448/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 27809 · Battleboro $1,466/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 28334 · Dunn $1,479/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 27866 · Pleasant Hill $1,505/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 28578 · Seven Springs $1,536/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28105 · Matthews $1,562/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 28461 · Southport $1,588/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 28337 · Elizabethtown $1,617/yr · 5.09%
  • ZIP 27948 · Kill Devil Hills $1,634/yr · 6.98%
  • ZIP 28387 · Southern Pines $1,655/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 27534 · Goldsboro $1,687/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 28349 · Kenansville $1,753/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 27858 · Greenville $1,812/yr · 3.74%
  • ZIP 28431 · Chadbourn $1,868/yr · 3.52%
  • ZIP 28605 · Blowing Rock $1,941/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 28736 · Glenville $2,174/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 28207 · Charlotte $3,558/yr · 0.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,048/yr
Below-median premium
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
11.36%
Avg severity: $11,022
Nonrenewal Rate
1.81%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

FEMA NRI places Rutherford County in the upper risk band at 72.7 (Relatively Low): national 73rd percentile, #48/100 inside North Carolina, and 9% above the 66.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 72.5 · Community Resilience 26.2. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 28040 (5 years)

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

Elevated FEMA NRI in Rutherford County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28040 via FIPS 37161. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
72.7
Relatively Low · 73rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#48
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $3,250,216

Social Vulnerability Index 72.5 · Community Resilience 26.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: North Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 28040's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 28040: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside North Carolina. County hazard context (Rutherford, NRI 72.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,048/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.81% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28040?
Rutherford County scores 72.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 73rd percentile nationally and #48 of 100 North Carolina counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 28040

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.