ZIP 28669 · Wilkes County

Roaring River, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28669, Roaring River, North Carolina.

37.2%
Loss ratio
1.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#612 of 722
North Carolina rank
26
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Roaring River, NC (ZIP 28669) runs $1,097/yr on average: the 15th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,097
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+2.7%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,097/yr
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.36%
Avg severity: $12,158
Nonrenewal Rate
1.44%
-57.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28669 (Roaring River, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28669 (Roaring River, NC) at $1,097 per year for 2022 across approximately 26 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28669 in the 15th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #612 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Forest City (ZIP 28043) at $1,097, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,158. 1.44% of ZIP 28669 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 57.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28669 premiums risen 2.7%, spanning $1,068 to $1,132 (five-year average: $1,098), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 28669 Compares

vs National Average
$1,097 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,097 vs $1,379
20% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28669, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,097
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28669.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,068 -
2019 $1,109 +3.8%
2020 $1,132 +2.1%
2021 $1,082 -4.4%
2022 $1,097 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,098
Premium Range
$1,068 - $1,132
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28669

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 28669?
ZIP 28669 (Roaring River, NC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,097 per year, #612 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Roaring River, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28669: a claims frequency of 3.36%, a loss ratio of 37.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.44%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28669 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28669 premiums of $1,097/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28669?
ZIP 28669 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.44% in North Carolina, a drop of 57.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28669 over 5 years?
ZIP 28669 premiums spanned $1,068 to $1,132 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,098. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28669 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28669 averages $1,097/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #612 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.