ZIP 28438 · Columbus County

Evergreen, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28438, Evergreen, North Carolina.

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

The verdict

At $2,028/yr, Evergreen, NC (ZIP 28438) sits in the 76th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% above the U.S. average.

$2,028
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+9.3%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,028/yr
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.67%
Avg severity: $11,056
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 28438

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 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.

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.