ZIP 28217 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28217, Charlotte, North Carolina.

41.7%
Loss ratio
4.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#535 of 722
North Carolina rank
630
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28217 (Charlotte, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,170/yr, 21st percentile nationally, 34% below the U.S. norm.

$1,170
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+12.5%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,170/yr
+12.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.62%
Avg severity: $7,362
Nonrenewal Rate
4.11%
+37.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28217 (Charlotte, NC)

ZIP 28217 (Charlotte, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,170 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 630 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28217 comes in 34% below, the 21st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #535 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Ararat (ZIP 27007) at $1,170, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 41.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 6.62% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,362. 4.11% of ZIP 28217 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 37.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28217 have risen by 12.5%, ranging from $1,040 to $1,170 with a five-year average of $1,104, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 28217 Compares

vs National Average
$1,170 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,170 vs $1,379
15% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28217, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,170
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28217.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,040 -
2019 $1,086 +4.5%
2020 $1,099 +1.2%
2021 $1,126 +2.5%
2022 $1,170 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,104
Premium Range
$1,040 - $1,170
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28217

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 28217?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28217 (Charlotte, NC) averages $1,170 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 21st percentile, #535 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28217: a claims frequency of 6.62%, a loss ratio of 41.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.11%, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28217 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28217 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,170/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28217?
ZIP 28217 shows a nonrenewal rate of 4.11% in North Carolina, a rise of 37.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28217 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28217 have ranged from $1,040 to $1,170, with a 5-year average of $1,104. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28217 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28217 has an average premium of $1,170/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #535 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.