ZIP 28278 · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28278, Charlotte, North Carolina.

36.6%
Loss ratio
8.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#137 of 722
North Carolina rank
261
Policies

The verdict

At $1,616/yr, Charlotte, NC (ZIP 28278) sits in the 55th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,616
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+6.8%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,616/yr
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.45%
Avg severity: $13,295
Nonrenewal Rate
8.24%
+273.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28278 (Charlotte, NC)

ZIP 28278 (Charlotte, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,616 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 261 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28278 comes in 9% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (above), ranking #137 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Teachey (ZIP 28464) at $1,616, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 36.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28278. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,295. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 8.24% in this ZIP, a rise of 273.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28278 premiums risen 6.8%, spanning $1,513 to $1,621 (five-year average: $1,584), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 28278 Compares

vs National Average
$1,616 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,616 vs $1,379
17% above state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28278, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,616
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28278.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,513 -
2019 $1,581 +4.5%
2020 $1,621 +2.5%
2021 $1,589 -1.9%
2022 $1,616 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,584
Premium Range
$1,513 - $1,621
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28278

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 28278?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28278 (Charlotte, NC) averages $1,616 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #137 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlotte, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28278: a claims frequency of 4.45%, a loss ratio of 36.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 8.24%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28278 compared to the national average?
At $1,616/yr, ZIP 28278 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28278?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28278 is 8.24%, a rise of 273.1% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28278 over 5 years?
ZIP 28278 premiums spanned $1,513 to $1,621 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,584. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28278 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28278 averages $1,616/yr, 17% above that figure, ranking #137 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.