ZIP 28659 · Wilkes County

North Wilkesboro, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28659, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

35.6%
Loss ratio
1.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#672 of 722
North Carolina rank
80
Policies

The verdict

At $1,033/yr, North Wilkesboro, NC (ZIP 28659) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,033
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,033/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.42%
Avg severity: $8,322
Nonrenewal Rate
1.50%
-54.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28659 (North Wilkesboro, NC)

ZIP 28659 (North Wilkesboro, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,033 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 80 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #672 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Ramseur (ZIP 27316) at $1,034, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28659 shows a 35.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,322. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.50%, a drop of 54.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28659 costs have risen 8.5% since 2018, from a low of $952 to a high of $1,033, 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 28659 Compares

vs National Average
$1,033 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,033 vs $1,379
25% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28659, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28659.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $952 -
2019 $983 +3.2%
2020 $1,004 +2.2%
2021 $1,007 +0.2%
2022 $1,033 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$996
Premium Range
$952 - $1,033
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28659

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 28659?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28659 (North Wilkesboro, NC) is comparatively affordable at $1,033 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #672 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in North Wilkesboro, NC?
In ZIP 28659, insurers report a 35.6% loss ratio, a 4.42% claims frequency, and a 1.50% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28659 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28659 premiums of $1,033/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28659?
Insurers decline to renew 1.50% of policies in ZIP 28659 in North Carolina, a drop of 54.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28659 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28659 have ranged from $952 to $1,033, with a 5-year average of $996. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28659 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28659 averages $1,033/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #672 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.