ZIP 28204 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28204, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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

The verdict

ZIP 28204 (Charlotte, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,809/yr, 66th percentile nationally, 2% above the U.S. norm.

$1,809
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,809/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
72.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.80%
Avg severity: $27,311
Nonrenewal Rate
3.25%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 28204

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 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.

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.