ZIP 28438 · Columbus County

Evergreen, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28438, Evergreen, North Carolina averages $2,028/yr.

25.4%
Loss ratio
2.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#23 of 722
North Carolina rank
15
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28438 (Evergreen, NC) is #6,070 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #2,817 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,028
Avg premium (2022)
#6,070
of 25,593 on premium
#2,817
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
76th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
18/100
28438 - Evergreen, NC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,028/yr
Avg premium, 24th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
86.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
23.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 28438's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,028 Higher than most more expensive than 76% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 28438. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in North Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 28438; crosshairs: North Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$639.0$1403.5$2167.9$2932.4$3696.90%2.3%4.7%7.0%9.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 28511 · Atlantic $778/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 28637 · Hildebran $935/yr · 3.09%
  • ZIP 27928 · Creswell $1,001/yr · 8.96%
  • ZIP 27203 · Asheboro $1,029/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 28040 · Ellenboro $1,048/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 28630 · Granite Falls $1,064/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 28681 · Taylorsville $1,081/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 28043 · Forest City $1,097/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28425 · Burgaw $1,107/yr · 2.35%
  • ZIP 27107 · Winston Salem $1,123/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 28092 · Lincolnton $1,139/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28705 · Bakersville $1,152/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 28033 · Crouse $1,167/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 27357 · Stokesdale $1,186/yr · 2.61%
  • ZIP 28023 · China Grove $1,194/yr · 2.77%
  • ZIP 28138 · Rockwell $1,209/yr · 3.90%
  • ZIP 27305 · Milton $1,220/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 28147 · Salisbury $1,229/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 27851 · Lucama $1,248/yr · 2.83%
  • ZIP 27941 · Harbinger $1,256/yr · 7.76%
  • ZIP 28347 · Hoffman $1,273/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 28772 · Rosman $1,284/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 27212 · Blanch $1,295/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 28469 · Ocean Isle Beach $1,307/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 28732 · Fletcher $1,319/yr · 1.66%
  • ZIP 28315 · Aberdeen $1,336/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 28435 · Currie $1,353/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 27006 · Advance $1,371/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 27910 · Ahoskie $1,384/yr · 3.02%
  • ZIP 28422 · Bolivia $1,402/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 28745 · Lake Junaluska $1,422/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 27986 · Winton $1,432/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 27874 · Scotland Neck $1,448/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 27809 · Battleboro $1,466/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 28334 · Dunn $1,479/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 27866 · Pleasant Hill $1,505/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 28578 · Seven Springs $1,536/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28105 · Matthews $1,562/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 28461 · Southport $1,588/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 28337 · Elizabethtown $1,617/yr · 5.09%
  • ZIP 27948 · Kill Devil Hills $1,634/yr · 6.98%
  • ZIP 28387 · Southern Pines $1,655/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 27534 · Goldsboro $1,687/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 28349 · Kenansville $1,753/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 27858 · Greenville $1,812/yr · 3.74%
  • ZIP 28431 · Chadbourn $1,868/yr · 3.52%
  • ZIP 28605 · Blowing Rock $1,941/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 28438 · Evergreen (this ZIP) $2,028/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 28736 · Glenville $2,174/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 28207 · Charlotte $3,558/yr · 0.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,028/yr
Above-median premium
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.67%
Avg severity: $11,056
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+43.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28438 (Evergreen, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28438 (Evergreen, NC) pay an average of $2,028 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% above that mark and lands in the 76th national percentile. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 47% above, ranking #23 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Chapel Hill (ZIP 27514) at $2,031, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,056. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 43.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28438 have risen by 9.3%, ranging from $1,856 to $2,128 with a five-year average of $2,034, an annualized rate of +2.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Columbus County in the upper risk band at 86.9 (Relatively Moderate): national 87th percentile, #24/100 inside North Carolina, and 30% above the 66.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 88.3 · Community Resilience 23.2. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 28438 Compares

vs National Average
$2,028 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,028 vs $1,379
47% above state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28438, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,028
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28438.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,856 -
2019 $2,031 +9.5%
2020 $2,125 +4.6%
2021 $2,128 +0.2%
2022 $2,028 -4.7%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 28438, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,034
Premium Range
$1,856 - $2,128
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Columbus County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28438 via FIPS 37047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
86.9
Relatively Moderate · 87th national percentile
In-state county rank
#24
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $22,129,385

Social Vulnerability Index 88.3 · Community Resilience 23.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: North Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside North Carolina for ZIP 28438

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 28438 in Columbus County (NRI 86.9, hazard Hurricane), both outside North Carolina. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,028/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.00% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 28438?
At the 76th percentile nationally, #23 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28438 (Evergreen, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,028 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Evergreen, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28438: claims frequency (4.67%), loss ratio (25.4%), and nonrenewal rate (2.00%), together placing this ZIP at the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28438 compared to the national average?
At $2,028/yr, ZIP 28438 runs 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28438?
ZIP 28438 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.00% in North Carolina, a rise of 43.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28438 over 5 years?
ZIP 28438 premiums spanned $1,856 to $2,128 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,034. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28438 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28438 averages $2,028/yr, 47% above that figure, ranking #23 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28438?
County NRI 86.9 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 28438 via Columbus County FIPS 37047. In-state rank #24 of 100; national percentile 87th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 28438

This ZIP's premiums run at the 76th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.