ZIP 28208 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28208, Charlotte, North Carolina.

58.7%
Loss ratio
5.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#551 of 722
North Carolina rank
599
Policies

The verdict

Charlotte, NC (ZIP 28208) averages $1,154/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,154
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,154/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.14%
Avg severity: $13,190
Nonrenewal Rate
5.64%
+28.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28208 (Charlotte, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28208 (Charlotte, NC) pay an average of $1,154 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 599 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28208 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28208 is 16% below, ranking #551 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Germanton (ZIP 27019) at $1,154, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 58.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,190. Insurers decline to renew 5.64% of policies in ZIP 28208 at expiration, a rise of 28.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28208 premiums risen 9.1%, spanning $1,058 to $1,154 (five-year average: $1,109), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 28208 Compares

vs National Average
$1,154 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,154 vs $1,379
16% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28208, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,154
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28208.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,058 -
2019 $1,095 +3.5%
2020 $1,130 +3.2%
2021 $1,108 -1.9%
2022 $1,154 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,109
Premium Range
$1,058 - $1,154
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28208

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 28208?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28208 (Charlotte, NC) is comparatively affordable at $1,154 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #551 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28208: claims frequency (5.14%), loss ratio (58.7%), and nonrenewal rate (5.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28208 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28208 premiums of $1,154/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28208?
Insurers decline to renew 5.64% of policies in ZIP 28208 in North Carolina, a rise of 28.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28208 over 5 years?
ZIP 28208 premiums spanned $1,058 to $1,154 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,109. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28208 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28208 has an average premium of $1,154/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #551 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.