ZIP 28227 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28227, Charlotte, North Carolina.

59.2%
Loss ratio
5.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#273 of 722
North Carolina rank
495
Policies

The verdict

Charlotte, NC (ZIP 28227) averages $1,418/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,418
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+7.9%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,418/yr
+7.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.01%
Avg severity: $11,963
Nonrenewal Rate
5.41%
+74.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28227 (Charlotte, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28227 (Charlotte, NC) pay an average of $1,418 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 495 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28227 comes in 20% below, the 40th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28227 is 3% above, ranking #273 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Eure (ZIP 27935) at $1,419, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28227 is 59.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 7.01% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,963. The nonrenewal rate here is 5.41%, a rise of 74.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28227 have risen by 7.9%, ranging from $1,314 to $1,418 with a five-year average of $1,370, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 28227 Compares

vs National Average
$1,418 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,418 vs $1,379
3% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28227, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,418
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28227.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,314 -
2019 $1,354 +3.0%
2020 $1,382 +2.1%
2021 $1,382 -0.0%
2022 $1,418 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,370
Premium Range
$1,314 - $1,418
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28227

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 28227?
ZIP 28227 (Charlotte, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,418 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #273 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +7.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
In ZIP 28227, insurers report a 59.2% loss ratio, a 7.01% claims frequency, and a 5.41% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28227 compared to the national average?
At $1,418/yr, ZIP 28227 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28227?
ZIP 28227 shows a nonrenewal rate of 5.41% in North Carolina, a rise of 74.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28227 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28227 have ranged from $1,314 to $1,418, with a 5-year average of $1,370. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 28227 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28227 averages $1,418/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #273 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.