ZIP 28385 · Sampson County

Salemburg, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28385, Salemburg, North Carolina.

28.5%
Loss ratio
5.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#133 of 722
North Carolina rank
29
Policies

The verdict

At $1,617/yr, Salemburg, NC (ZIP 28385) 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
+9.9%
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
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.43%
Avg severity: $10,418
Nonrenewal Rate
5.73%
+80.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28385 (Salemburg, NC)

ZIP 28385 (Salemburg, 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 29 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 17% above, ranking #133 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Elizabethtown (ZIP 28337) at $1,617, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28385. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,418. 5.73% of ZIP 28385 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 80.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.9% through 2022, ranging $1,471 to $1,654 with a 5-year average of $1,571, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 28385 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 28385, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,617
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28385.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,471 -
2019 $1,503 +2.2%
2020 $1,654 +10.0%
2021 $1,612 -2.6%
2022 $1,617 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,571
Premium Range
$1,471 - $1,654
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28385

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 28385?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28385 (Salemburg, NC) averages $1,617 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #133 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Salemburg, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28385: a claims frequency of 4.43%, a loss ratio of 28.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 5.73%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28385 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28385 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,617/yr average is 9% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28385?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28385 is 5.73%, a rise of 80.7% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28385 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28385 have ranged from $1,471 to $1,654, with a 5-year average of $1,571. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 28385 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28385 has an average premium of $1,617/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 17% above the state average, ranking #133 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.