ZIP 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28203, Charlotte, North Carolina.
- 33.5%
- Loss ratio
- 3.01%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #19 of 722
- North Carolina rank
- 1,316
- Policies
The verdict
Charlotte, NC (ZIP 28203) averages $2,089/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally.
- $2,089
- Avg premium (2022)
- +18%
- vs U.S. average
- +9.6%
- since 2018
- 78th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 28203 (Charlotte, NC)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28203 (Charlotte, NC) at $2,089 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,316 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% above that mark and lands in the 78th national percentile. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 51% above, ranking #19 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Hallsboro (ZIP 28442) at $2,082, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 33.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,188. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.01% in this ZIP, a rise of 18.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28203 have risen by 9.6%, ranging from $1,906 to $2,089 with a five-year average of $2,029, 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 28203 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 28203, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,906 | - |
| 2019 | $2,032 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | $2,075 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $2,042 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | $2,089 | +2.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 28203
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 28203 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how North Carolina compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. North Carolina overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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