ZIP 28338 · Richmond County

Ellerbe, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28338, Ellerbe, North Carolina.

58.5%
Loss ratio
1.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#354 of 722
North Carolina rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Ellerbe, NC (ZIP 28338) averages $1,327/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally.

$1,327
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,327/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.35%
Avg severity: $14,511
Nonrenewal Rate
1.39%
+9.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28338 (Ellerbe, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28338 (Ellerbe, NC) pay an average of $1,327 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28338 in the 33rd percentile, 25% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28338 is 4% below, ranking #354 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Waynesville (ZIP 28786) at $1,326, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 58.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28338. 5.35% of policies in ZIP 28338 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,511. Insurers decline to renew 1.39% of policies in ZIP 28338 at expiration, a rise of 9.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28338 have risen by 4.9%, ranging from $1,259 to $1,368 with a five-year average of $1,312, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 28338 Compares

vs National Average
$1,327 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,327 vs $1,379
4% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28338, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,327
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28338.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,265 -
2019 $1,259 -0.5%
2020 $1,345 +6.8%
2021 $1,368 +1.7%
2022 $1,327 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,312
Premium Range
$1,259 - $1,368
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28338

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 28338?
ZIP 28338 (Ellerbe, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,327 per year as of 2022 (33rd percentile, #354 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ellerbe, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28338: claims frequency (5.35%), loss ratio (58.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.39%), together placing this ZIP at the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28338 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28338 premiums of $1,327/yr are 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28338?
ZIP 28338 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.39% in North Carolina, a rise of 9.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28338 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28338 runs $1,259-$1,368 (5-year average $1,312). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28338 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28338 has an average premium of $1,327/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #354 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.