ZIP 28077 · Gaston County

High Shoals, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28077, High Shoals, North Carolina.

110.7%
Loss ratio
3.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#697 of 722
North Carolina rank
318
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in High Shoals, NC (ZIP 28077) runs $970/yr on average: the 6th percentile nationally and 45% below the U.S. average.

$970
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+11.3%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$970/yr
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
110.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.67%
Avg severity: $16,102
Nonrenewal Rate
3.33%
+18.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28077 (High Shoals, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28077 (High Shoals, NC) runs $970 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 318 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28077 comes in 45% below, the 6th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 30% below that figure, ranking #697 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Jonesville (ZIP 28642) at $969, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 110.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 28077. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,102. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.33%, a rise of 18.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.3% through 2022, ranging $871 to $978 with a 5-year average of $932, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 28077 Compares

vs National Average
$970 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$970 vs $1,379
30% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28077, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $970
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28077.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $871 -
2019 $899 +3.1%
2020 $978 +8.9%
2021 $940 -3.9%
2022 $970 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$932
Premium Range
$871 - $978
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28077

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 28077?
ZIP 28077 (High Shoals, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $970 per year, #697 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in High Shoals, NC?
ZIP 28077 is running a loss ratio above 100% (110.7%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 6.67% and a nonrenewal rate of 3.33%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28077 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28077 lands in the 6th percentile: its $970/yr average is 45% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28077?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28077 is 3.33%, a rise of 18.3% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28077 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28077 runs $871-$978 (5-year average $932). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28077 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28077 has an average premium of $970/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #697 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.

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