ZIP 28515 · Pamlico County

Bayboro, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28515, Bayboro, North Carolina.

3.1%
Loss ratio
3.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#715 of 722
North Carolina rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $891/yr, Bayboro, NC (ZIP 28515) sits in the 2nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 50% below the U.S. average.

$891
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
-19.0%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$891/yr
-19.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.67%
Avg severity: $1,671
Nonrenewal Rate
3.33%
-41.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28515 (Bayboro, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28515 (Bayboro, NC) pay an average of $891 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 50% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 35% below that figure, ranking #715 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Newport (ZIP 28570) at $895, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28515 shows a 3.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.67% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,671. Insurers decline to renew 3.33% of policies in ZIP 28515 at expiration, a drop of 41.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28515 have fallen by 19.0%, ranging from $891 to $1,100 with a five-year average of $1,006, an annualized rate of -5.1% 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 28515 Compares

vs National Average
$891 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$891 vs $1,379
35% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28515, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $891
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28515.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,100 -
2019 $1,094 -0.6%
2020 $1,024 -6.5%
2021 $921 -10.1%
2022 $891 -3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,006
Premium Range
$891 - $1,100
Annual Change Rate
-5.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28515

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 28515?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28515 (Bayboro, NC) is comparatively affordable at $891 per year as of 2022, just the 2nd percentile nationally, #715 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed -19.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bayboro, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28515: claims frequency (1.67%), loss ratio (3.1%), and nonrenewal rate (3.33%), together placing this ZIP at the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28515 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28515 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $891/yr average is 50% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28515?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28515 is 3.33%, a drop of 41.2% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28515 over 5 years?
ZIP 28515 premiums spanned $891 to $1,100 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,006. The annualized change rate is -5.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28515 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28515 averages $891/yr, 35% below that figure, ranking #715 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.