ZIP 28450 · Columbus County

Lake Waccamaw, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28450, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina.

22.4%
Loss ratio
1.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 722
North Carolina rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Lake Waccamaw, NC (ZIP 28450) averages $1,912/yr for homeowners insurance, 8% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally.

$1,912
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,912/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.76%
Avg severity: $8,992
Nonrenewal Rate
1.48%
-53.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28450 (Lake Waccamaw, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28450 (Lake Waccamaw, NC) at $1,912 per year for 2022 across approximately 24 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% above that mark and lands in the 72nd national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 39% above that figure, ranking #35 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Cerro Gordo (ZIP 28430) at $1,914, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28450 is 22.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.76% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,992. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.48%, a drop of 53.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.3% through 2022, ranging $1,850 to $1,993 with a 5-year average of $1,908, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 28450 Compares

vs National Average
$1,912 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,912 vs $1,379
39% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28450, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,912
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28450.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,868 -
2019 $1,850 -1.0%
2020 $1,917 +3.6%
2021 $1,993 +3.9%
2022 $1,912 -4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,908
Premium Range
$1,850 - $1,993
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28450

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 28450?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28450 (Lake Waccamaw, NC) averages $1,912 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 72nd percentile, #35 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
In ZIP 28450, insurers report a 22.4% loss ratio, a 4.76% claims frequency, and a 1.48% nonrenewal rate, the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28450 compared to the national average?
At $1,912/yr, ZIP 28450 runs 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28450?
ZIP 28450 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.48% in North Carolina, a drop of 53.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28450 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28450 runs $1,850-$1,993 (5-year average $1,908). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 28450 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28450 averages $1,912/yr, 39% above that figure, ranking #35 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.