ZIP 28411 · New Hanover County

Wilmington, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28411, Wilmington, North Carolina.

27.7%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#516 of 722
North Carolina rank
294
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28411 (Wilmington, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,192/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. norm.

$1,192
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+25.9%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,192/yr
+25.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.91%
Avg severity: $17,284
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
-46.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28411 (Wilmington, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28411 (Wilmington, NC) at $1,192 per year for 2022 across approximately 294 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #516 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Whitsett (ZIP 27377) at $1,192, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28411 shows a 27.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,284. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.28%, a drop of 46.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 25.9% through 2022, ranging $946 to $1,192 with a 5-year average of $1,109, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 28411 Compares

vs National Average
$1,192 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,192 vs $1,379
14% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28411, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,192
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28411.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $946 -
2019 $1,067 +12.8%
2020 $1,172 +9.8%
2021 $1,169 -0.3%
2022 $1,192 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,109
Premium Range
$946 - $1,192
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28411

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 28411?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28411 (Wilmington, NC) averages $1,192 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #516 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +25.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wilmington, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28411: claims frequency (1.91%), loss ratio (27.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28411 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28411 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,192/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28411?
Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 28411 in North Carolina, a drop of 46.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28411 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28411 runs $946-$1,192 (5-year average $1,109). The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 28411 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28411 has an average premium of $1,192/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #516 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.