ZIP 28560 · Craven County

New Bern, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28560, New Bern, North Carolina.

36.0%
Loss ratio
3.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#499 of 722
North Carolina rank
95
Policies

The verdict

New Bern, NC (ZIP 28560) averages $1,202/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,202
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,202/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.99%
Avg severity: $21,784
Nonrenewal Rate
3.63%
+27.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28560 (New Bern, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28560 (New Bern, NC) at $1,202 per year for 2022 across approximately 95 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28560 comes in 32% below, the 23rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #499 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Atlantic Beach (ZIP 28512) at $1,201, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,784. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.63%, a rise of 27.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28560 premiums risen 2.0%, spanning $1,171 to $1,202 (five-year average: $1,187), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 28560 Compares

vs National Average
$1,202 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,202 vs $1,379
13% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28560, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210 20182019202020212022 $1,202
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28560.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,178 -
2019 $1,198 +1.7%
2020 $1,185 -1.2%
2021 $1,171 -1.1%
2022 $1,202 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,187
Premium Range
$1,171 - $1,202
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28560

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 28560?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28560 (New Bern, NC) averages $1,202 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #499 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Bern, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28560: a claims frequency of 1.99%, a loss ratio of 36.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.63%, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28560 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28560 lands in the 23rd percentile: its $1,202/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28560?
Insurers decline to renew 3.63% of policies in ZIP 28560 in North Carolina, a rise of 27.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28560 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28560 have ranged from $1,171 to $1,202, with a 5-year average of $1,187. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28560 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28560 averages $1,202/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #499 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.

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