ZIP 28615 · Ashe County

Creston, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28615, Creston, North Carolina.

6.3%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#486 of 722
North Carolina rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Creston, NC (ZIP 28615) averages $1,214/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,214
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,214/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.41%
Avg severity: $5,428
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-66.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28615 (Creston, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28615 (Creston, NC) at $1,214 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28615 is 12% below, ranking #486 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Alexander (ZIP 28701) at $1,214, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28615 shows a 6.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,428. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.60%, a drop of 66.8% 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 28615 costs have risen 4.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,150 to a high of $1,220, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 28615 Compares

vs National Average
$1,214 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,214 vs $1,379
12% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28615, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,214
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28615.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,166 -
2019 $1,150 -1.4%
2020 $1,220 +6.2%
2021 $1,209 -0.9%
2022 $1,214 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,192
Premium Range
$1,150 - $1,220
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28615

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 28615?
At the 24th percentile nationally, #486 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28615 (Creston, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,214 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Creston, NC?
In ZIP 28615, insurers report a 6.3% loss ratio, a 1.41% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28615 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28615 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,214/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28615?
Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 28615 in North Carolina, a drop of 66.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28615 over 5 years?
ZIP 28615 premiums spanned $1,150 to $1,220 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,192. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28615 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28615 averages $1,214/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #486 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.