ZIP 28337 · Bladen County

Elizabethtown, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28337, Elizabethtown, North Carolina.

43.4%
Loss ratio
5.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#134 of 722
North Carolina rank
25
Policies

The verdict

At $1,617/yr, Elizabethtown, NC (ZIP 28337) sits in the 55th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,617
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
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)
$1,617/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.73%
Avg severity: $12,246
Nonrenewal Rate
5.09%
+136.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28337 (Elizabethtown, NC)

ZIP 28337 (Elizabethtown, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,617 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 25 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 17% above that figure, ranking #134 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Bahama (ZIP 27503) at $1,617, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 43.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.73% of policies in ZIP 28337 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,246. Insurers decline to renew 5.09% of policies in ZIP 28337 at expiration, a rise of 136.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28337 costs have risen 2.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,586 to a high of $1,688, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 28337 Compares

vs National Average
$1,617 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,617 vs $1,379
17% above state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28337, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,617
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28337.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,586 -
2019 $1,650 +4.1%
2020 $1,688 +2.3%
2021 $1,656 -1.9%
2022 $1,617 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,639
Premium Range
$1,586 - $1,688
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28337

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 28337?
ZIP 28337 (Elizabethtown, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,617 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #134 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elizabethtown, NC?
In ZIP 28337, insurers report a 43.4% loss ratio, a 5.73% claims frequency, and a 5.09% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28337 compared to the national average?
At $1,617/yr, ZIP 28337 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28337?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28337 is 5.09%, a rise of 136.0% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28337 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28337 have ranged from $1,586 to $1,688, with a 5-year average of $1,639. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28337 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28337 averages $1,617/yr, 17% above that figure, ranking #134 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.