ZIP 28657 · Avery County

Newland, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28657, Newland, North Carolina.

22.8%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#588 of 722
North Carolina rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28657 (Newland, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,119/yr, 17th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,119
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,119/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.52%
Avg severity: $10,128
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28657 (Newland, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28657 (Newland, NC) pay an average of $1,119 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28657 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28657 is 19% below, ranking #588 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Lowell (ZIP 28098) at $1,120, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28657 is 22.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,128. Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 28657 at expiration, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28657 have risen by 7.0%, ranging from $1,043 to $1,119 with a five-year average of $1,078, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 28657 Compares

vs National Average
$1,119 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,119 vs $1,379
19% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28657, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,119
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28657.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,046 -
2019 $1,043 -0.3%
2020 $1,081 +3.6%
2021 $1,099 +1.7%
2022 $1,119 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,078
Premium Range
$1,043 - $1,119
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28657

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 28657?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28657 (Newland, NC) is comparatively affordable at $1,119 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #588 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newland, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28657: a claims frequency of 2.52%, a loss ratio of 22.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.86%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28657 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28657 premiums of $1,119/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28657?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28657 is 0.86%, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28657 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28657 have ranged from $1,043 to $1,119, with a 5-year average of $1,078. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28657 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28657 runs 19% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,119/yr), ranking #588 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.