ZIP 28104 · Union County

Matthews, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28104, Matthews, North Carolina.

54.6%
Loss ratio
4.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#73 of 722
North Carolina rank
370
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28104 (Matthews, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,760/yr, 64th percentile nationally, 1% below the U.S. norm.

$1,760
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,760/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.86%
Avg severity: $16,416
Nonrenewal Rate
4.85%
+103.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28104 (Matthews, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28104 (Matthews, NC) at $1,760 per year for 2022 across approximately 370 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28104 in the 64th percentile, 1% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28104 is 28% above, ranking #73 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Stokes (ZIP 27884) at $1,762, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 54.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28104. 5.86% of policies in ZIP 28104 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,416. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 4.85% in this ZIP, a rise of 103.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28104 have risen by 9.1%, ranging from $1,614 to $1,760 with a five-year average of $1,702, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 28104 Compares

vs National Average
$1,760 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,760 vs $1,379
28% above state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28104, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,760
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28104.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,614 -
2019 $1,679 +4.0%
2020 $1,722 +2.6%
2021 $1,737 +0.9%
2022 $1,760 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,702
Premium Range
$1,614 - $1,760
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28104

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

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 28104?
At the 64th percentile nationally, #73 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28104 (Matthews, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,760 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Matthews, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28104: claims frequency (5.86%), loss ratio (54.6%), and nonrenewal rate (4.85%), together placing this ZIP at the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28104 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28104 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,760/yr average is 1% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28104?
Insurers decline to renew 4.85% of policies in ZIP 28104 in North Carolina, a rise of 103.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28104 over 5 years?
ZIP 28104 premiums spanned $1,614 to $1,760 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,702. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28104 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28104 averages $1,760/yr, 28% above that figure, ranking #73 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.