ZIP 28636 · Alexander County

Hiddenite, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28636, Hiddenite, North Carolina.

25.0%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#678 of 722
North Carolina rank
35
Policies

The verdict

Hiddenite, NC (ZIP 28636) averages $1,022/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.

$1,022
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+13.5%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,022/yr
+13.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.32%
Avg severity: $7,688
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
-60.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28636 (Hiddenite, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28636 (Hiddenite, NC) runs $1,022 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 35 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28636 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 26% below, ranking #678 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Casar (ZIP 28020) at $1,021, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 25.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28636. About 3.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,688. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.98%, a drop of 60.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.5% through 2022, ranging $900 to $1,022 with a 5-year average of $960, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 28636 Compares

vs National Average
$1,022 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,022 vs $1,379
26% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28636, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,022
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28636.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $900 -
2019 $932 +3.5%
2020 $958 +2.8%
2021 $988 +3.2%
2022 $1,022 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$960
Premium Range
$900 - $1,022
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28636

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 28636?
At just the 9th national percentile, #678 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 28636 (Hiddenite, NC) pay a comparatively low $1,022 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hiddenite, NC?
In ZIP 28636, insurers report a 25.0% loss ratio, a 3.32% claims frequency, and a 0.98% nonrenewal rate, the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28636 compared to the national average?
At $1,022/yr, ZIP 28636 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28636?
Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 28636 in North Carolina, a drop of 60.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28636 over 5 years?
ZIP 28636 premiums spanned $900 to $1,022 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $960. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28636 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28636 runs 26% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,022/yr), ranking #678 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.