ZIP 28671 Insurance Data
Rutherford College, North Carolina · Burke County · 310 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 28671 (Rutherford College, NC)
ZIP 28671 (Rutherford College, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $884 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 310 reported policies. That is 50% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 2th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 36% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 28671 is 130.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 9.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,948.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28671 have risen by 3.9%, ranging from $851 to $908 with a five-year average of $884 — an annualized rate of +0.9% per year. 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 28671 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $851 | — |
| 2019 | $906 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | $908 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $870 | -4.2% |
| 2022 | $884 | +1.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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