ZIP 28277 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28277, Charlotte, North Carolina.

48.7%
Loss ratio
4.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#32 of 722
North Carolina rank
984
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Charlotte, NC (ZIP 28277) runs $1,925/yr on average: the 72nd percentile nationally and 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,925
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+7.3%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,925/yr
+7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.81%
Avg severity: $16,149
Nonrenewal Rate
4.25%
+74.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28277 (Charlotte, NC)

ZIP 28277 (Charlotte, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,925 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 984 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28277 in the 72nd percentile, 8% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 40% above, ranking #32 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Nags Head (ZIP 27959) at $1,926, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28277 shows a 48.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.81% of policies in ZIP 28277 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,149. The nonrenewal rate here is 4.25%, a rise of 74.4% 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 28277 have risen by 7.3%, ranging from $1,793 to $1,925 with a five-year average of $1,878, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 28277 Compares

vs National Average
$1,925 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,925 vs $1,379
40% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28277, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,925
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28277.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,793 -
2019 $1,874 +4.5%
2020 $1,916 +2.3%
2021 $1,880 -1.9%
2022 $1,925 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,878
Premium Range
$1,793 - $1,925
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28277

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 28277?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #32 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28277 (Charlotte, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,925 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28277: a claims frequency of 5.81%, a loss ratio of 48.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.25%, placing this ZIP in the 72nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28277 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28277 premiums of $1,925/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28277?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28277 is 4.25%, a rise of 74.4% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28277 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28277 runs $1,793-$1,925 (5-year average $1,878). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 28277 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28277 averages $1,925/yr, 40% above that figure, ranking #32 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.