ZIP 28202 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28202, Charlotte, North Carolina.

25.5%
Loss ratio
2.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#92 of 722
North Carolina rank
2,396
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28202 (Charlotte, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,685/yr, 59th percentile nationally, 5% below the U.S. norm.

$1,685
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+7.7%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,685/yr
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.45%
Avg severity: $7,895
Nonrenewal Rate
2.33%
-3.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28202 (Charlotte, NC)

ZIP 28202 (Charlotte, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,685 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,396 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28202 in the 59th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 22% above, ranking #92 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Greenville (ZIP 27834) at $1,685, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28202 shows a 25.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,895. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.33%, a drop of 3.1% 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 7.7% through 2022, ranging $1,564 to $1,759 with a 5-year average of $1,657, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 28202 Compares

vs National Average
$1,685 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,685 vs $1,379
22% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28202, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,685
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28202.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,564 -
2019 $1,592 +1.8%
2020 $1,685 +5.8%
2021 $1,759 +4.4%
2022 $1,685 -4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,657
Premium Range
$1,564 - $1,759
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28202

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 28202?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #92 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28202 (Charlotte, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,685 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28202: claims frequency (5.45%), loss ratio (25.5%), and nonrenewal rate (2.33%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28202 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28202 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,685/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28202?
Insurers decline to renew 2.33% of policies in ZIP 28202 in North Carolina, a drop of 3.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28202 over 5 years?
ZIP 28202 premiums spanned $1,564 to $1,759 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,657. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 28202 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28202 has an average premium of $1,685/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average, ranking #92 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.