ZIP 28631 · Ashe County

Grassy Creek, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28631, Grassy Creek, North Carolina.

1.6%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#395 of 722
North Carolina rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,291/yr, Grassy Creek, NC (ZIP 28631) sits in the 31st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,291
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,291/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.29%
Avg severity: $1,598
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
+66.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28631 (Grassy Creek, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28631 (Grassy Creek, NC) at $1,291 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 31st national percentile. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #395 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is West Jefferson (ZIP 28694) at $1,291, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28631 is 1.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,598. Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 28631 at expiration, a rise of 66.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.5% through 2022, ranging $1,190 to $1,291 with a 5-year average of $1,260, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 28631 Compares

vs National Average
$1,291 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,291 vs $1,379
6% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28631, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,291
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28631.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,190 -
2019 $1,279 +7.4%
2020 $1,278 -0.1%
2021 $1,262 -1.2%
2022 $1,291 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,260
Premium Range
$1,190 - $1,291
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28631

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 28631?
At the 31st percentile nationally, #395 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28631 (Grassy Creek, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,291 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grassy Creek, NC?
In ZIP 28631, insurers report a 1.6% loss ratio, a 1.29% claims frequency, and a 0.86% nonrenewal rate, the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28631 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28631 premiums of $1,291/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28631?
Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 28631 in North Carolina, a rise of 66.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28631 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28631 runs $1,190-$1,291 (5-year average $1,260). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28631 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28631 averages $1,291/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #395 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.