ZIP 28421 · Pender County

Atkinson, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28421, Atkinson, North Carolina.

248.8%
Loss ratio
1.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#589 of 722
North Carolina rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28421 (Atkinson, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,117/yr, 17th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,117
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-7.0%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,117/yr
-7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
248.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.06%
Avg severity: $90,813
Nonrenewal Rate
1.53%
-6.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28421 (Atkinson, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28421 (Atkinson, NC) at $1,117 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28421 is 19% below, ranking #589 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Collettsville (ZIP 28611) at $1,116, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 248.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 3.06% of policies in ZIP 28421 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $90,813. 1.53% of ZIP 28421 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 6.1% 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 28421 have fallen by 7.0%, ranging from $1,117 to $1,369 with a five-year average of $1,254, an annualized rate of -1.8% 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 28421 Compares

vs National Average
$1,117 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,117 vs $1,379
19% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28421, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,117
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28421.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,202 -
2019 $1,277 +6.2%
2020 $1,369 +7.2%
2021 $1,307 -4.5%
2022 $1,117 -14.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,254
Premium Range
$1,117 - $1,369
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28421

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 28421?
ZIP 28421 (Atkinson, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 17th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,117 per year, #589 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed -7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Atkinson, NC?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 28421: a claims frequency of 3.06% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.53%, against a loss ratio above 100% (248.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28421 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28421 premiums of $1,117/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28421?
ZIP 28421 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.53% in North Carolina, a drop of 6.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28421 over 5 years?
ZIP 28421 premiums spanned $1,117 to $1,369 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,254. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 28421 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28421 averages $1,117/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #589 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.