ZIP 28655 · Burke County

Morganton, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28655, Morganton, North Carolina.

44.7%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#621 of 722
North Carolina rank
66
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28655 (Morganton, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,094/yr, 14th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,094
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+11.2%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,094/yr
+11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.02%
Avg severity: $9,730
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
-40.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28655 (Morganton, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28655 (Morganton, NC) pay an average of $1,094 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 66 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28655 in the 14th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #621 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Walnut Cove (ZIP 27052) at $1,094, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28655 shows a 44.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.02% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,730. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.68%, a drop of 40.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28655 have risen by 11.2%, ranging from $984 to $1,094 with a five-year average of $1,045, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 28655 Compares

vs National Average
$1,094 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,094 vs $1,379
21% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28655, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,094
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28655.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $984 -
2019 $1,015 +3.2%
2020 $1,051 +3.5%
2021 $1,080 +2.7%
2022 $1,094 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,045
Premium Range
$984 - $1,094
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28655

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 28655?
ZIP 28655 (Morganton, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,094 per year, #621 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morganton, NC?
In ZIP 28655, insurers report a 44.7% loss ratio, a 5.02% claims frequency, and a 1.68% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28655 compared to the national average?
At $1,094/yr, ZIP 28655 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28655?
ZIP 28655 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.68% in North Carolina, a drop of 40.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28655 over 5 years?
ZIP 28655 premiums spanned $984 to $1,094 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,045. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28655 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28655 has an average premium of $1,094/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #621 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.