ZIP 28521 · Duplin County

Chinquapin, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28521, Chinquapin, North Carolina.

33.3%
Loss ratio
2.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#159 of 722
North Carolina rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28521 (Chinquapin, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,571/yr, 52nd percentile nationally, 12% below the U.S. norm.

$1,571
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,571/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.47%
Avg severity: $9,565
Nonrenewal Rate
2.25%
+103.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28521 (Chinquapin, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28521 (Chinquapin, NC) pay an average of $1,571 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28521 is 14% above, ranking #159 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Maxton (ZIP 28364) at $1,570, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 33.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28521. 5.47% of policies in ZIP 28521 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,565. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.25% in this ZIP, a rise of 103.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.1% through 2022, ranging $1,440 to $1,571 with a 5-year average of $1,509, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 28521 Compares

vs National Average
$1,571 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,571 vs $1,379
14% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28521, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,571
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,440 -
2019 $1,470 +2.1%
2020 $1,507 +2.5%
2021 $1,559 +3.4%
2022 $1,571 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,509
Premium Range
$1,440 - $1,571
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28521

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 28521?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28521 (Chinquapin, NC) averages $1,571 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #159 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chinquapin, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28521: claims frequency (5.47%), loss ratio (33.3%), and nonrenewal rate (2.25%), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28521 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28521 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,571/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28521?
Insurers decline to renew 2.25% of policies in ZIP 28521 in North Carolina, a rise of 103.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28521 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28521 have ranged from $1,440 to $1,571, with a 5-year average of $1,509. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28521 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28521 averages $1,571/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #159 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.