ZIP 28204 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28204, Charlotte, North Carolina averages $1,809/yr.

72.5%
Loss ratio
3.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#61 of 722
North Carolina rank
1,071
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28204 (Charlotte, NC) is #8,630 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #987 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,809
Avg premium (2022)
#8,630
of 25,593 on premium
#987
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
66th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
24/100
28204 - Charlotte, 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 F
$1,809/yr
Avg premium, 34th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
59.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 28204's premium sits nationally

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

$1,809 Around the middle lower than 34% 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 28204. 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 28204; 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 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 28204 · Charlotte (this ZIP) $1,809/yr · 3.25%
  • 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)
$1,809/yr
Near-median premium
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
72.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.80%
Avg severity: $27,311
Nonrenewal Rate
3.25%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+133.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28204 (Charlotte, NC)

ZIP 28204 (Charlotte, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,809 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,071 reported policies. That is 2% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 31% above, ranking #61 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Kinston (ZIP 28501) at $1,807, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28204 shows a 72.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.80% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,311. Insurers decline to renew 3.25% of policies in ZIP 28204 at expiration, a rise of 133.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28204 costs have risen 4.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,726 to a high of $1,857, an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 28204's county (Mecklenburg): score 97.1, rating Relatively High, hazard Tornado. That is #1 of 100 North Carolina counties and the 97th national percentile (45% above the 66.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 17.9 · Community Resilience 59.7. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 28204 Compares

vs National Average
$1,809 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,809 vs $1,379
31% above state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28204, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,809
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28204.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,726 -
2019 $1,853 +7.4%
2020 $1,857 +0.2%
2021 $1,795 -3.4%
2022 $1,809 +0.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 28204

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,808
Premium Range
$1,726 - $1,857
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Mecklenburg County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28204 via FIPS 37119. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.1
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $24,454,435

Social Vulnerability Index 17.9 · Community Resilience 59.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: North Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Mecklenburg County)

ZIP 28204's county NRI is 97.1 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not North Carolina containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,809/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (3.25% 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 28204?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28204 (Charlotte, NC) averages $1,809 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 66th percentile, #61 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28204: a claims frequency of 4.80%, a loss ratio of 72.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.25%, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28204 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28204 premiums of $1,809/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28204?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28204 is 3.25%, a rise of 133.2% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28204 over 5 years?
ZIP 28204 premiums spanned $1,726 to $1,857 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,808. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28204 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28204 has an average premium of $1,809/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 31% above the state average, ranking #61 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28204?
Mecklenburg County scores 97.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #1 of 100 North Carolina counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 28204

This ZIP's premiums run at the 66th 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.