ZIP 28530 · Craven County

Grifton, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28530, Grifton, North Carolina.

47.7%
Loss ratio
3.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#169 of 722
North Carolina rank
39
Policies

The verdict

Grifton, NC (ZIP 28530) averages $1,553/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally.

$1,553
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+10.0%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,553/yr
+10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $16,037
Nonrenewal Rate
3.56%
+74.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28530 (Grifton, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28530 (Grifton, NC) at $1,553 per year for 2022 across approximately 39 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 13% above that figure, ranking #169 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Beulaville (ZIP 28518) at $1,551, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 47.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.62% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,037. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.56%, a rise of 74.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28530 costs have risen 10.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,412 to a high of $1,553, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 28530 Compares

vs National Average
$1,553 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,553 vs $1,379
13% above state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28530, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,553
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28530.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,412 -
2019 $1,470 +4.1%
2020 $1,518 +3.3%
2021 $1,543 +1.7%
2022 $1,553 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,499
Premium Range
$1,412 - $1,553
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28530

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 28530?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #169 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28530 (Grifton, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,553 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grifton, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28530: a claims frequency of 4.62%, a loss ratio of 47.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.56%, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28530 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28530 lands in the 50th percentile: its $1,553/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28530?
Insurers decline to renew 3.56% of policies in ZIP 28530 in North Carolina, a rise of 74.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28530 over 5 years?
ZIP 28530 premiums spanned $1,412 to $1,553 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,499. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 28530 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28530 has an average premium of $1,553/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 13% above the state average, ranking #169 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.