ZIP 28168 · Lincoln County

Vale, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28168, Vale, North Carolina averages $1,068/yr.

108.2%
Loss ratio
1.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#640 of 722
North Carolina rank
45
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28168 (Vale, NC) is #22,419 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #3,689 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,068
Avg premium (2022)
#22,419
of 25,593 on premium
#3,689
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
12th
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
49/100
28168 - Vale, 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
$1,068/yr
Avg premium, 88th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
73.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
55.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 28168's premium sits nationally

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

$1,068 Among the lowest lower than 88% 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 28168. 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 28168; 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 50 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 $1,048/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 28630 · Granite Falls $1,064/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 28168 · Vale (this ZIP) $1,068/yr · 1.76%
  • 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)
$1,068/yr
Below-median premium
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
108.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.19%
Avg severity: $22,290
Nonrenewal Rate
1.76%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+5.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28168 (Vale, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28168 (Vale, NC) at $1,068 per year for 2022 across approximately 45 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% below that mark and lands in the 12th national percentile. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28168 is 23% below, ranking #640 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Emerald Isle (ZIP 28594) at $1,068, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 108.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 5.19% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,290. Insurers decline to renew 1.76% of policies in ZIP 28168 at expiration, a rise of 5.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28168 costs have risen 2.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,045 to a high of $1,107, an annualized rate of +0.6% per year.

Lincoln County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 73.8 (Relatively Low), 74th percentile nationally and #45 of 100 North Carolina counties - 11% above the state mean of 66.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 39.8 · Community Resilience 55.8. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 28168 Compares

vs National Average
$1,068 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,068 vs $1,379
23% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28168, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,068
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28168.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,045 -
2019 $1,068 +2.2%
2020 $1,107 +3.7%
2021 $1,079 -2.6%
2022 $1,068 -1.0%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 28168

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,073
Premium Range
$1,045 - $1,107
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lincoln County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28168 via FIPS 37109. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
73.8
Relatively Low · 74th national percentile
In-state county rank
#45
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,640,378

Social Vulnerability Index 39.8 · Community Resilience 55.8

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.

Nationwide insurance peers outside North Carolina for ZIP 28168

Cross-state peers for ZIP 28168: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside North Carolina. County hazard context (Lincoln, NRI 73.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,068/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.76% 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 28168?
ZIP 28168 (Vale, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,068 per year, #640 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vale, NC?
Insurers in ZIP 28168 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 108.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 5.19% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.76%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28168 compared to the national average?
At $1,068/yr, ZIP 28168 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28168?
Insurers decline to renew 1.76% of policies in ZIP 28168 in North Carolina, a rise of 5.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28168 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28168 runs $1,045-$1,107 (5-year average $1,073). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 28168 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28168 averages $1,068/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #640 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28168?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 28168 (Lincoln) is 73.8 - #45/100 in North Carolina, 74th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 28168

This ZIP's premiums run at the 12th 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.