ZIP 28701 Insurance Data

Alexander, North Carolina · Buncombe County · 78 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,214/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $7,352
Nonrenewal Rate
1.34%
-34.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28701 (Alexander, NC)

ZIP 28701 (Alexander, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,214 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 78 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28701 is 15.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,352. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.34% in this ZIP, a drop of 34.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28701 have fallen by 2.1%, ranging from $1,172 to $1,240 with a five-year average of $1,208 — an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 28701 Compares

vs National Average
$1,214 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,214 vs $1,379
12% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,240
2019 $1,206 -2.8%
2020 $1,172 -2.8%
2021 $1,208 +3.1%
2022 $1,214 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,208
Premium Range
$1,172 - $1,240
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% 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 28701?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28701 (Alexander, NC) is $1,214 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alexander, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.48% in this ZIP), loss ratio (15.0%), and nonrenewal rates (1.34%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28701 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28701 premiums of $1,214/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28701?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28701 is 1.34%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -34.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28701 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28701 have ranged from $1,172 to $1,240, with a 5-year average of $1,208. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28701 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28701 has an average premium of $1,214/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average.

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