ZIP 28439 · Columbus County

Fair Bluff, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28439, Fair Bluff, North Carolina averages $1,768/yr.

7.4%
Loss ratio
1.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#70 of 722
North Carolina rank
25
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Fair Bluff, NC (ZIP 28439) ranks #9,155 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,768/yr) but #5,304 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.47%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,768
Avg premium (2022)
#9,155
of 25,593 on premium
#5,304
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
64th
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
24/100
28439 - Fair Bluff, 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
$1,768/yr
Avg premium, 36th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
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 28439's premium sits nationally

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

$1,768 Around the middle lower than 36% 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 28439. 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 28439; 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 28439 · Fair Bluff (this ZIP) $1,768/yr · 1.47%
  • 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 28736 · Glenville $2,174/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 28207 · Charlotte $3,558/yr · 0.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,768/yr
Near-median premium
-4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $4,428
Nonrenewal Rate
1.47%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+80.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28439 (Fair Bluff, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28439 (Fair Bluff, NC) runs $1,768 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 25 reported policies. That is 0% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 28% above that figure, ranking #70 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Kinston (ZIP 28504) at $1,767, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28439 shows a 7.4% 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 2.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,428. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.47%, a rise of 80.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28439 have fallen by 4.6%, ranging from $1,768 to $1,961 with a five-year average of $1,879, an annualized rate of -1.2% 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 28439 Compares

vs National Average
$1,768 vs $1,776
0% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,768 vs $1,379
28% above state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28439, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,768
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28439.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,854 -
2019 $1,961 +5.7%
2020 $1,910 -2.6%
2021 $1,903 -0.4%
2022 $1,768 -7.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 28439, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,879
Premium Range
$1,768 - $1,961
Annual Change Rate
-1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Columbus County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28439 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Columbus County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 28439: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside North Carolina. County hazard context (Columbus, NRI 86.9) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,768/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.47% 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 28439?
ZIP 28439 (Fair Bluff, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,768 per year as of 2022 (64th percentile, #70 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed -4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fair Bluff, NC?
In ZIP 28439, insurers report a 7.4% loss ratio, a 2.94% claims frequency, and a 1.47% nonrenewal rate, the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28439 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28439 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,768/yr average is 0% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28439?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28439 is 1.47%, a rise of 80.9% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28439 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28439 have ranged from $1,768 to $1,961, with a 5-year average of $1,879. The annualized change rate is -1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28439 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28439 runs 28% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,768/yr), ranking #70 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28439?
County NRI 86.9 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 28439 via Columbus County FIPS 37047. In-state rank #24 of 100; national percentile 87th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 28439

This ZIP's premiums run at the 64th 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.