ZIP 28128 · Stanly County

Norwood, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28128, Norwood, North Carolina.

44.7%
Loss ratio
1.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#489 of 722
North Carolina rank
42
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28128 (Norwood, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,213/yr, 24th percentile nationally, 32% below the U.S. norm.

$1,213
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+9.5%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,213/yr
+9.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.00%
Avg severity: $13,530
Nonrenewal Rate
1.69%
-13.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28128 (Norwood, NC)

ZIP 28128 (Norwood, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,213 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 42 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28128 is 12% below, ranking #489 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Wilmington (ZIP 28403) at $1,213, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 44.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28128. About 4.00% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,530. Insurers decline to renew 1.69% of policies in ZIP 28128 at expiration, a drop of 13.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28128 have risen by 9.5%, ranging from $1,107 to $1,213 with a five-year average of $1,167, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 28128 Compares

vs National Average
$1,213 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,213 vs $1,379
12% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28128, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,213
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28128.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,107 -
2019 $1,144 +3.3%
2020 $1,190 +4.0%
2021 $1,181 -0.8%
2022 $1,213 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,167
Premium Range
$1,107 - $1,213
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28128

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 28128?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28128 (Norwood, NC) averages $1,213 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 24th percentile, #489 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +9.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norwood, NC?
In ZIP 28128, insurers report a 44.7% loss ratio, a 4.00% claims frequency, and a 1.69% nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28128 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28128 premiums of $1,213/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28128?
ZIP 28128 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.69% in North Carolina, a drop of 13.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28128 over 5 years?
ZIP 28128 premiums spanned $1,107 to $1,213 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,167. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 28128 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28128 has an average premium of $1,213/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #489 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.