ZIP 28675 Insurance Data

Sparta, North Carolina · Alleghany County · 22 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,226/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.37%
Avg severity: $20,906
Nonrenewal Rate
1.47%
-38.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28675 (Sparta, NC)

ZIP 28675 (Sparta, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,226 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 11% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28675 is 40.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,906. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.47% in this ZIP, a drop of 38.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28675 have risen by 13.3%, ranging from $1,082 to $1,226 with a five-year average of $1,153 — an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 28675 Compares

vs National Average
$1,226 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,226 vs $1,379
11% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,082
2019 $1,122 +3.7%
2020 $1,148 +2.3%
2021 $1,184 +3.2%
2022 $1,226 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,153
Premium Range
$1,082 - $1,226
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 28675?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28675 (Sparta, NC) is $1,226 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sparta, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.37% in this ZIP), loss ratio (40.4%), and nonrenewal rates (1.47%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28675 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28675 premiums of $1,226/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28675?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28675 is 1.47%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -38.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28675 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28675 have ranged from $1,082 to $1,226, with a 5-year average of $1,153. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28675 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28675 has an average premium of $1,226/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average.

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