ZIP 28574 · Onslow County

Richlands, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28574, Richlands, North Carolina.

42.0%
Loss ratio
2.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#530 of 722
North Carolina rank
45
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Richlands, NC (ZIP 28574) runs $1,178/yr on average: the 21st percentile nationally and 34% below the U.S. average.

$1,178
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+11.4%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,178/yr
+11.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.33%
Avg severity: $21,174
Nonrenewal Rate
2.18%
-10.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28574 (Richlands, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28574 (Richlands, NC) runs $1,178 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 45 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28574 in the 21st percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #530 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Julian (ZIP 27283) at $1,176, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28574 is 42.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.33% of policies in ZIP 28574 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,174. 2.18% of ZIP 28574 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 10.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28574 costs have risen 11.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,057 to a high of $1,178, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 28574 Compares

vs National Average
$1,178 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,178 vs $1,379
15% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28574, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,178
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28574.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,057 -
2019 $1,112 +5.2%
2020 $1,164 +4.7%
2021 $1,106 -5.0%
2022 $1,178 +6.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,123
Premium Range
$1,057 - $1,178
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28574

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 28574?
At the 21st percentile nationally, #530 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28574 (Richlands, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,178 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Richlands, NC?
In ZIP 28574, insurers report a 42.0% loss ratio, a 2.33% claims frequency, and a 2.18% nonrenewal rate, the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28574 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28574 premiums of $1,178/yr are 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28574?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28574 is 2.18%, a drop of 10.2% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28574 over 5 years?
ZIP 28574 premiums spanned $1,057 to $1,178 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,123. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 28574 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28574 has an average premium of $1,178/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #530 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.