ZIP 28698 · Watauga County

Zionville, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28698, Zionville, North Carolina.

33.1%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#253 of 722
North Carolina rank
34
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28698 (Zionville, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,435/yr, 41st percentile nationally, 19% below the U.S. norm.

$1,435
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+8.9%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,435/yr
+8.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.54%
Avg severity: $13,457
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
-54.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28698 (Zionville, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28698 (Zionville, NC) pay an average of $1,435 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 34 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28698 in the 41st percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 4% above that figure, ranking #253 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Ocracoke (ZIP 27960) at $1,436, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,457. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.01% in this ZIP, a drop of 54.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28698 premiums risen 8.9%, spanning $1,318 to $1,435 (five-year average: $1,390), 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 28698 Compares

vs National Average
$1,435 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,435 vs $1,379
4% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28698, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,435
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28698.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,318 -
2019 $1,342 +1.8%
2020 $1,428 +6.4%
2021 $1,425 -0.3%
2022 $1,435 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,390
Premium Range
$1,318 - $1,435
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28698

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 28698?
ZIP 28698 (Zionville, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,435 per year as of 2022 (41st percentile, #253 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +8.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Zionville, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28698: a claims frequency of 3.54%, a loss ratio of 33.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.01%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28698 compared to the national average?
At $1,435/yr, ZIP 28698 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28698?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28698 is 1.01%, a drop of 54.2% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28698 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28698 runs $1,318-$1,435 (5-year average $1,390). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28698 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28698 has an average premium of $1,435/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #253 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.