ZIP 28213 Insurance Data

Charlotte, North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 1,040 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,402/yr
+11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.67%
Avg severity: $8,937
Nonrenewal Rate
5.77%
+72.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28213 (Charlotte, NC)

ZIP 28213 (Charlotte, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,402 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,040 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 2% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28213 is 42.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,937. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 5.77% in this ZIP, a rise of 72.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28213 have risen by 11.2%, ranging from $1,261 to $1,402 with a five-year average of $1,338 — an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 28213 Compares

vs National Average
$1,402 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,402 vs $1,379
2% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,261
2019 $1,321 +4.8%
2020 $1,362 +3.1%
2021 $1,346 -1.2%
2022 $1,402 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,338
Premium Range
$1,261 - $1,402
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% 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 28213?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28213 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,402 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.67% in this ZIP), loss ratio (42.6%), and nonrenewal rates (5.77%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28213 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28213 premiums of $1,402/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28213?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28213 is 5.77%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +72.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28213 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28213 have ranged from $1,261 to $1,402, with a 5-year average of $1,338. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28213 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28213 has an average premium of $1,402/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average.

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