ZIP 28605 · Watauga County

Blowing Rock, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28605, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

28.2%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#30 of 722
North Carolina rank
45
Policies

The verdict

At $1,941/yr, Blowing Rock, NC (ZIP 28605) sits in the 73rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,941
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+10.5%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,941/yr
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $19,120
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
-60.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28605 (Blowing Rock, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28605 (Blowing Rock, NC) pay an average of $1,941 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 45 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28605 in the 73rd percentile, 9% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 41% (above), ranking #30 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Waxhaw (ZIP 28173) at $1,955, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28605 is 28.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.86% of policies in ZIP 28605 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,120. 0.55% of ZIP 28605 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 60.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.5% through 2022, ranging $1,756 to $1,941 with a 5-year average of $1,864, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 28605 Compares

vs National Average
$1,941 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,941 vs $1,379
41% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28605, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,941
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28605.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,756 -
2019 $1,824 +3.9%
2020 $1,881 +3.1%
2021 $1,917 +1.9%
2022 $1,941 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,864
Premium Range
$1,756 - $1,941
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28605

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 28605?
ZIP 28605 (Blowing Rock, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,941 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #30 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blowing Rock, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28605: claims frequency (2.86%), loss ratio (28.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.55%), together placing this ZIP at the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28605 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28605 premiums of $1,941/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28605?
Insurers decline to renew 0.55% of policies in ZIP 28605 in North Carolina, a drop of 60.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28605 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28605 have ranged from $1,756 to $1,941, with a 5-year average of $1,864. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28605 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28605 averages $1,941/yr, 41% above that figure, ranking #30 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.