ZIP 28209 Insurance Data

Charlotte, North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 1,430 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,733/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.72%
Avg severity: $24,564
Nonrenewal Rate
2.20%
+12.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28209 (Charlotte, NC)

ZIP 28209 (Charlotte, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,733 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,430 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 26% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28209 is 66.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,564. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.20% in this ZIP, a rise of 12.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28209 have risen by 13.8%, ranging from $1,522 to $1,733 with a five-year average of $1,645 — an annualized rate of +3.3% per year. 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 28209 Compares

vs National Average
$1,733 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,733 vs $1,379
26% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,522
2019 $1,596 +4.8%
2020 $1,673 +4.8%
2021 $1,700 +1.6%
2022 $1,733 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,645
Premium Range
$1,522 - $1,733
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 28209?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28209 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,733 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.72% in this ZIP), loss ratio (66.9%), and nonrenewal rates (2.20%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28209 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28209 premiums of $1,733/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28209?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28209 is 2.20%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +12.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28209 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28209 have ranged from $1,522 to $1,733, with a 5-year average of $1,645. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 28209 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28209 has an average premium of $1,733/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 26% above the state average.

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