ZIP 28174 · Union County

Wingate, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28174, Wingate, North Carolina.

49.7%
Loss ratio
4.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#511 of 722
North Carolina rank
92
Policies

The verdict

At $1,194/yr, Wingate, NC (ZIP 28174) sits in the 23rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,194
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+10.2%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,194/yr
+10.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.67%
Avg severity: $10,452
Nonrenewal Rate
4.16%
+24.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28174 (Wingate, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28174 (Wingate, NC) runs $1,194 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 92 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 23rd national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #511 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Gastonia (ZIP 28054) at $1,193, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 49.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,452. The nonrenewal rate here is 4.16%, a rise of 24.0% 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 10.2% through 2022, ranging $1,083 to $1,194 with a 5-year average of $1,147, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 28174 Compares

vs National Average
$1,194 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,194 vs $1,379
13% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28174, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,194
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28174.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,083 -
2019 $1,122 +3.6%
2020 $1,153 +2.8%
2021 $1,183 +2.6%
2022 $1,194 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,147
Premium Range
$1,083 - $1,194
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28174

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 28174?
At the 23rd percentile nationally, #511 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28174 (Wingate, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,194 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wingate, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28174: claims frequency (5.67%), loss ratio (49.7%), and nonrenewal rate (4.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28174 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28174 lands in the 23rd percentile: its $1,194/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28174?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28174 is 4.16%, a rise of 24.0% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28174 over 5 years?
ZIP 28174 premiums spanned $1,083 to $1,194 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,147. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28174 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28174 averages $1,194/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #511 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.