ZIP 28528 · Carteret County

Gloucester, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28528, Gloucester, North Carolina.

43.4%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#717 of 722
North Carolina rank
85
Policies

The verdict

Gloucester, NC (ZIP 28528) averages $884/yr for homeowners insurance, 50% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally.

$884
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
-9.0%
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)
$884/yr
-9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.74%
Avg severity: $22,054
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
-82.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28528 (Gloucester, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28528 (Gloucester, NC) at $884 per year for 2022 across approximately 85 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28528 comes in 50% below, the 2nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 36% (below), ranking #717 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Rutherford College (ZIP 28671) at $884, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 43.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28528. 1.74% of policies in ZIP 28528 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,054. Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 28528 at expiration, a drop of 82.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28528 premiums fallen 9.0%, spanning $840 to $971 (five-year average: $904), an annualized rate of -2.3% 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 28528 Compares

vs National Average
$884 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$884 vs $1,379
36% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28528, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $884
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28528.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $971 -
2019 $947 -2.4%
2020 $840 -11.3%
2021 $878 +4.5%
2022 $884 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$904
Premium Range
$840 - $971
Annual Change Rate
-2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28528

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 28528?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28528 (Gloucester, NC) is comparatively affordable at $884 per year as of 2022, just the 2nd percentile nationally, #717 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed -9.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gloucester, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28528: a claims frequency of 1.74%, a loss ratio of 43.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.87%, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28528 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28528 premiums of $884/yr are 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28528?
Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 28528 in North Carolina, a drop of 82.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28528 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28528 runs $840-$971 (5-year average $904). The annualized change rate is -2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 28528 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28528 runs 36% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $884/yr), ranking #717 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.