ZIP 28449 · New Hanover County

Kure Beach, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28449, Kure Beach, North Carolina.

11.9%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#513 of 722
North Carolina rank
164
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Kure Beach, NC (ZIP 28449) runs $1,193/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,193
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+14.6%
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)
$1,193/yr
+14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.04%
Avg severity: $13,656
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
-70.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28449 (Kure Beach, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28449 (Kure Beach, NC) at $1,193 per year for 2022 across approximately 164 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #513 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Gastonia (ZIP 28054) at $1,193, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28449. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,656. 0.83% of ZIP 28449 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 70.8% 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 28449 have risen by 14.6%, ranging from $1,041 to $1,213 with a five-year average of $1,141, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 28449 Compares

vs National Average
$1,193 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,193 vs $1,379
14% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28449, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,193
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28449.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,041 -
2019 $1,079 +3.7%
2020 $1,213 +12.4%
2021 $1,177 -2.9%
2022 $1,193 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,141
Premium Range
$1,041 - $1,213
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28449

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 28449?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28449 (Kure Beach, NC) averages $1,193 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #513 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kure Beach, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28449: claims frequency (1.04%), loss ratio (11.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.83%), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28449 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28449 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,193/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28449?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28449 is 0.83%, a drop of 70.8% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28449 over 5 years?
ZIP 28449 premiums spanned $1,041 to $1,213 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,141. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28449 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28449 has an average premium of $1,193/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #513 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.