ZIP 28098 · Gaston County

Lowell, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28098, Lowell, North Carolina.

26.8%
Loss ratio
4.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#587 of 722
North Carolina rank
406
Policies

The verdict

Lowell, NC (ZIP 28098) averages $1,120/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally.

$1,120
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+11.7%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,120/yr
+11.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.53%
Avg severity: $8,494
Nonrenewal Rate
4.84%
+69.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28098 (Lowell, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28098 (Lowell, NC) at $1,120 per year for 2022 across approximately 406 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 19% below that figure, ranking #587 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Newland (ZIP 28657) at $1,119, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28098 is 26.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.53% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,494. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 4.84% in this ZIP, a rise of 69.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28098 have risen by 11.7%, ranging from $1,003 to $1,120 with a five-year average of $1,063, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 28098 Compares

vs National Average
$1,120 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,120 vs $1,379
19% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28098, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,120
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28098.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,003 -
2019 $1,042 +3.9%
2020 $1,061 +1.8%
2021 $1,091 +2.8%
2022 $1,120 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,063
Premium Range
$1,003 - $1,120
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28098

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 28098?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28098 (Lowell, NC) is comparatively affordable at $1,120 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #587 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +11.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lowell, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28098: claims frequency (3.53%), loss ratio (26.8%), and nonrenewal rate (4.84%), together placing this ZIP at the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28098 compared to the national average?
At $1,120/yr, ZIP 28098 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28098?
Insurers decline to renew 4.84% of policies in ZIP 28098 in North Carolina, a rise of 69.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28098 over 5 years?
ZIP 28098 premiums spanned $1,003 to $1,120 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,063. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 28098 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28098 has an average premium of $1,120/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #587 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.