ZIP 28392 · Bladen County
Tar Heel, NC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28392, Tar Heel, North Carolina.
- 37.0%
- Loss ratio
- 5.79%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #145 of 722
- North Carolina rank
- 15
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Tar Heel, NC (ZIP 28392) runs $1,597/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.
- $1,597
- Avg premium (2022)
- -10%
- vs U.S. average
- -1.6%
- since 2018
- 53rd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 28392 (Tar Heel, NC)
ZIP 28392 (Tar Heel, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,597 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #145 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Cary (ZIP 27511) at $1,598, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 28392 is 37.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,021. 5.79% of ZIP 28392 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 141.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28392 have fallen by 1.6%, ranging from $1,597 to $1,824 with a five-year average of $1,684, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 28392 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 28392, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,623 | - |
| 2019 | $1,824 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | $1,700 | -6.8% |
| 2021 | $1,677 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | $1,597 | -4.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 28392
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 28392 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how North Carolina compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. North Carolina overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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