ZIP 28211 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28211, Charlotte, North Carolina.

45.3%
Loss ratio
2.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#11 of 722
North Carolina rank
1,022
Policies

The verdict

Charlotte, NC (ZIP 28211) averages $2,340/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally.

$2,340
Avg premium (2022)
+32%
vs U.S. average
+17.4%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,340/yr
+17.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.49%
Avg severity: $16,353
Nonrenewal Rate
2.53%
+18.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28211 (Charlotte, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28211 (Charlotte, NC) runs $2,340 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,022 reported policies. That is 32% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 70% (above), ranking #11 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Raleigh (ZIP 27608) at $2,335, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28211. About 6.49% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,353. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.53%, a rise of 18.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28211 costs have risen 17.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,992 to a high of $2,340, an annualized rate of +4.1% 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 28211 Compares

vs National Average
$2,340 vs $1,776
32% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,340 vs $1,379
70% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28211, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,340
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28211.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,992 -
2019 $2,122 +6.5%
2020 $2,230 +5.1%
2021 $2,261 +1.4%
2022 $2,340 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,189
Premium Range
$1,992 - $2,340
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28211

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 28211?
ZIP 28211 (Charlotte, NC) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,340 per year as of 2022, in the 85th percentile nationally, #11 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +17.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28211: claims frequency (6.49%), loss ratio (45.3%), and nonrenewal rate (2.53%), together placing this ZIP at the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28211 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28211 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,340/yr average is 32% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28211?
ZIP 28211 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.53% in North Carolina, a rise of 18.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28211 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28211 runs $1,992-$2,340 (5-year average $2,189). The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28211 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28211 averages $2,340/yr, 70% above that figure, ranking #11 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.