ZIP 28644 · Alleghany County

Laurel Springs, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28644, Laurel Springs, North Carolina averages $1,275/yr.

36.4%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#418 of 722
North Carolina rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Laurel Springs, NC sits #18,126 nationally on average premium ($1,275) versus #11,609 on nonrenewal rate (0.88%).

$1,275
Avg premium (2022)
#18,126
of 25,593 on premium
#11,609
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
29th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
28644 - Laurel Springs, NC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,275/yr
Avg premium, 71st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
34.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
10.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 28644's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,275 Lower than most lower than 71% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 28644. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in North Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 28644; crosshairs: North Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$639.0$1403.5$2167.9$2932.4$3696.90%2.3%4.7%7.0%9.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 28511 · Atlantic $778/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 28637 · Hildebran $935/yr · 3.09%
  • ZIP 27928 · Creswell $1,001/yr · 8.96%
  • ZIP 27203 · Asheboro $1,029/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 28040 · Ellenboro $1,048/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 28630 · Granite Falls $1,064/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 28681 · Taylorsville $1,081/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 28043 · Forest City $1,097/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28425 · Burgaw $1,107/yr · 2.35%
  • ZIP 27107 · Winston Salem $1,123/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 28092 · Lincolnton $1,139/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28705 · Bakersville $1,152/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 28033 · Crouse $1,167/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 27357 · Stokesdale $1,186/yr · 2.61%
  • ZIP 28023 · China Grove $1,194/yr · 2.77%
  • ZIP 28138 · Rockwell $1,209/yr · 3.90%
  • ZIP 27305 · Milton $1,220/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 28147 · Salisbury $1,229/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 27851 · Lucama $1,248/yr · 2.83%
  • ZIP 27941 · Harbinger $1,256/yr · 7.76%
  • ZIP 28347 · Hoffman $1,273/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 28644 · Laurel Springs (this ZIP) $1,275/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 28772 · Rosman $1,284/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 27212 · Blanch $1,295/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 28469 · Ocean Isle Beach $1,307/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 28732 · Fletcher $1,319/yr · 1.66%
  • ZIP 28315 · Aberdeen $1,336/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 28435 · Currie $1,353/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 27006 · Advance $1,371/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 27910 · Ahoskie $1,384/yr · 3.02%
  • ZIP 28422 · Bolivia $1,402/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 28745 · Lake Junaluska $1,422/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 27986 · Winton $1,432/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 27874 · Scotland Neck $1,448/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 27809 · Battleboro $1,466/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 28334 · Dunn $1,479/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 27866 · Pleasant Hill $1,505/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 28578 · Seven Springs $1,536/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28105 · Matthews $1,562/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 28461 · Southport $1,588/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 28337 · Elizabethtown $1,617/yr · 5.09%
  • ZIP 27948 · Kill Devil Hills $1,634/yr · 6.98%
  • ZIP 28387 · Southern Pines $1,655/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 27534 · Goldsboro $1,687/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 28349 · Kenansville $1,753/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 27858 · Greenville $1,812/yr · 3.74%
  • ZIP 28431 · Chadbourn $1,868/yr · 3.52%
  • ZIP 28605 · Blowing Rock $1,941/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 28736 · Glenville $2,174/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 28207 · Charlotte $3,558/yr · 0.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,275/yr
Below-median premium
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.47%
Avg severity: $18,785
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-77.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28644 (Laurel Springs, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28644 (Laurel Springs, NC) runs $1,275 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28644 comes in 28% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #418 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Bailey (ZIP 27807) at $1,275, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28644 shows a 36.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.47% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,785. 0.88% of ZIP 28644 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 77.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28644 costs have risen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,200 to a high of $1,275, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

Alleghany County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 34.7 (Very Low), the 35th national percentile and #91 of 100 North Carolina counties (48% below the 66.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 94.5 · Community Resilience 10.5. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 28644 Compares

vs National Average
$1,275 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,275 vs $1,379
8% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28644, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,275
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28644.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,223 -
2019 $1,200 -1.9%
2020 $1,251 +4.2%
2021 $1,274 +1.8%
2022 $1,275 +0.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 28644 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,245
Premium Range
$1,200 - $1,275
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Similar ZIP Codes in North Carolina

These North Carolina ZIP codes carry similar average premiums to 28644.

One of 721 ZIP codes with premium data in North Carolina, 9 are shown here.

FEMA NRI context for Alleghany County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28644 via FIPS 37005. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
34.7
Very Low · 35th national percentile
In-state county rank
#91
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,877,171

Social Vulnerability Index 94.5 · Community Resilience 10.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: North Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 28644 (outside North Carolina)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 28644 in Alleghany County (NRI 34.7, hazard Cold Wave), both outside North Carolina. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,275/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.88% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 28644?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #418 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28644 (Laurel Springs, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,275 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Laurel Springs, NC?
In ZIP 28644, insurers report a 36.4% loss ratio, a 2.47% claims frequency, and a 0.88% nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28644 compared to the national average?
At $1,275/yr, ZIP 28644 runs 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28644?
Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 28644 in North Carolina, a drop of 77.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28644 over 5 years?
ZIP 28644 premiums spanned $1,200 to $1,275 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,245. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28644 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28644 has an average premium of $1,275/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #418 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28644?
Alleghany County scores 34.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 35th percentile nationally and #91 of 100 North Carolina counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 28644

This ZIP's premiums run at the 29th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.