ZIP 28594 · Carteret County

Emerald Isle, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28594, Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

21.0%
Loss ratio
1.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#641 of 722
North Carolina rank
246
Policies

The verdict

Emerald Isle, NC (ZIP 28594) averages $1,068/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,068
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,068/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.01%
Avg severity: $11,143
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
-2.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28594 (Emerald Isle, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28594 (Emerald Isle, NC) pay an average of $1,068 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 246 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28594 comes in 40% below, the 12th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28594 is 23% below, ranking #641 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Vale (ZIP 28168) at $1,068, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 21.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.01% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,143. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.51%, a drop of 2.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28594 have risen by 5.1%, ranging from $1,016 to $1,075 with a five-year average of $1,049, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 28594 Compares

vs National Average
$1,068 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,068 vs $1,379
23% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28594, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,068
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28594.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,016 -
2019 $1,027 +1.0%
2020 $1,075 +4.7%
2021 $1,059 -1.5%
2022 $1,068 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,049
Premium Range
$1,016 - $1,075
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28594

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 28594?
At just the 12th national percentile, #641 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 28594 (Emerald Isle, NC) pay a comparatively low $1,068 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Emerald Isle, NC?
In ZIP 28594, insurers report a 21.0% loss ratio, a 2.01% claims frequency, and a 1.51% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28594 compared to the national average?
At $1,068/yr, ZIP 28594 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28594?
ZIP 28594 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.51% in North Carolina, a drop of 2.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28594 over 5 years?
ZIP 28594 premiums spanned $1,016 to $1,075 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,049. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28594 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28594 runs 23% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,068/yr), ranking #641 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.