ZIP 28557 · Carteret County

Morehead City, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28557, Morehead City, North Carolina.

28.1%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#699 of 722
North Carolina rank
392
Policies

The verdict

At $964/yr, Morehead City, NC (ZIP 28557) sits in the 5th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% below the U.S. average.

$964
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+16.9%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$964/yr
+16.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.06%
Avg severity: $13,167
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
-72.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28557 (Morehead City, NC)

ZIP 28557 (Morehead City, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $964 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 392 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28557 in the 5th percentile, 46% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 30% below that figure, ranking #699 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Mayodan (ZIP 27027) at $963, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28557. About 2.06% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,167. Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 28557 at expiration, a drop of 72.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 16.9% through 2022, ranging $825 to $964 with a 5-year average of $912, an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 28557 Compares

vs National Average
$964 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$964 vs $1,379
30% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28557, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $964
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28557.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $825 -
2019 $900 +9.1%
2020 $935 +3.9%
2021 $937 +0.2%
2022 $964 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$912
Premium Range
$825 - $964
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28557

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 28557?
ZIP 28557 (Morehead City, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $964 per year, #699 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +16.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morehead City, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28557: a claims frequency of 2.06%, a loss ratio of 28.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.28%, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28557 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28557 premiums of $964/yr are 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28557?
ZIP 28557 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.28% in North Carolina, a drop of 72.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28557 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28557 runs $825-$964 (5-year average $912). The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28557 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28557 averages $964/yr, 30% below that figure, ranking #699 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.