ZIP 28609 · Catawba County

Catawba, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28609, Catawba, North Carolina.

39.7%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#420 of 722
North Carolina rank
50
Policies

The verdict

At $1,273/yr, Catawba, NC (ZIP 28609) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,273
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+12.3%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,273/yr
+12.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.28%
Avg severity: $9,570
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
-52.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28609 (Catawba, NC)

ZIP 28609 (Catawba, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,273 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 50 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28609 comes in 28% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #420 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Candor (ZIP 27229) at $1,273, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28609 is 39.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.28% of policies in ZIP 28609 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,570. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.46%, a drop of 52.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28609 costs have risen 12.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,134 to a high of $1,273, an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 28609 Compares

vs National Average
$1,273 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,273 vs $1,379
8% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28609, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,273
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28609.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,134 -
2019 $1,169 +3.2%
2020 $1,227 +5.0%
2021 $1,252 +2.0%
2022 $1,273 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,211
Premium Range
$1,134 - $1,273
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28609

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 28609?
ZIP 28609 (Catawba, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,273 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #420 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +12.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Catawba, NC?
In ZIP 28609, insurers report a 39.7% loss ratio, a 5.28% claims frequency, and a 1.46% nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28609 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28609 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,273/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28609?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28609 is 1.46%, a drop of 52.7% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28609 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28609 have ranged from $1,134 to $1,273, with a 5-year average of $1,211. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 28609 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28609 runs 8% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,273/yr), ranking #420 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.