ZIP 28465 · Brunswick County
Oak Island, NC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28465, Oak Island, North Carolina.
- 28.5%
- Loss ratio
- 1.46%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #451 of 722
- North Carolina rank
- 238
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Oak Island, NC (ZIP 28465) runs $1,243/yr on average: the 27th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.
- $1,243
- Avg premium (2022)
- -30%
- vs U.S. average
- +14.7%
- since 2018
- 27th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 28465 (Oak Island, NC)
Homeowners in ZIP 28465 (Oak Island, NC) pay an average of $1,243 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 238 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 27th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #451 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Stanfield (ZIP 28163) at $1,243, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 28465 shows a 28.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.73% of policies in ZIP 28465 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,471. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.46% in this ZIP, a drop of 43.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.7% through 2022, ranging $1,084 to $1,289 with a 5-year average of $1,209, 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 28465 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 28465, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,084 | - |
| 2019 | $1,165 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | $1,289 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | $1,266 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | $1,243 | -1.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 28465
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 28465 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how North Carolina compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. North Carolina overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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