ZIP 28214 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28214, Charlotte, North Carolina.

38.1%
Loss ratio
8.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#387 of 722
North Carolina rank
409
Policies

The verdict

At $1,295/yr, Charlotte, NC (ZIP 28214) sits in the 31st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,295
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,295/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.69%
Avg severity: $8,667
Nonrenewal Rate
8.42%
+102.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28214 (Charlotte, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28214 (Charlotte, NC) pay an average of $1,295 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 409 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28214 comes in 27% below, the 31st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #387 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Middlesex (ZIP 27557) at $1,295, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28214 is 38.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,667. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 8.42% in this ZIP, a rise of 102.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28214 costs have risen 8.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,194 to a high of $1,295, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 28214 Compares

vs National Average
$1,295 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,295 vs $1,379
6% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28214, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,295
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28214.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,194 -
2019 $1,235 +3.5%
2020 $1,267 +2.6%
2021 $1,264 -0.2%
2022 $1,295 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,251
Premium Range
$1,194 - $1,295
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28214

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 28214?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28214 (Charlotte, NC) averages $1,295 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 31st percentile, #387 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28214: a claims frequency of 5.69%, a loss ratio of 38.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 8.42%, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28214 compared to the national average?
At $1,295/yr, ZIP 28214 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28214?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28214 is 8.42%, a rise of 102.9% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28214 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28214 runs $1,194-$1,295 (5-year average $1,251). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28214 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28214 averages $1,295/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #387 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.