ZIP 28704 · Buncombe County

Arden, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28704, Arden, North Carolina.

41.8%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#259 of 722
North Carolina rank
219
Policies

The verdict

Arden, NC (ZIP 28704) averages $1,429/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally.

$1,429
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+15.2%
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)
$1,429/yr
+15.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.37%
Avg severity: $13,692
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
-64.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28704 (Arden, NC)

ZIP 28704 (Arden, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,429 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 219 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28704 comes in 19% below, the 41st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #259 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Fuquay Varina (ZIP 27526) at $1,430, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28704 shows a 41.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,692. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.25% in this ZIP, a drop of 64.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28704 have risen by 15.2%, ranging from $1,241 to $1,429 with a five-year average of $1,342, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 28704 Compares

vs National Average
$1,429 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,429 vs $1,379
4% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28704, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,429
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28704.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,241 -
2019 $1,278 +3.0%
2020 $1,362 +6.6%
2021 $1,401 +2.8%
2022 $1,429 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,342
Premium Range
$1,241 - $1,429
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28704

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 28704?
At the 41st percentile nationally, #259 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28704 (Arden, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,429 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Arden, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28704: a claims frequency of 4.37%, a loss ratio of 41.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.25%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28704 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28704 premiums of $1,429/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28704?
Insurers decline to renew 1.25% of policies in ZIP 28704 in North Carolina, a drop of 64.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28704 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28704 have ranged from $1,241 to $1,429, with a 5-year average of $1,342. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 28704 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28704 has an average premium of $1,429/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #259 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.