ZIP 28707 · Jackson County

Balsam, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28707, Balsam, North Carolina.

17.9%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#349 of 722
North Carolina rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Balsam, NC (ZIP 28707) averages $1,331/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally.

$1,331
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+17.3%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,331/yr
+17.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.30%
Avg severity: $18,297
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%
+9.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28707 (Balsam, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28707 (Balsam, NC) pay an average of $1,331 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #349 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Mc Adenville (ZIP 28101) at $1,330, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28707. 1.30% of policies in ZIP 28707 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,297. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.30% in this ZIP, a rise of 9.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28707 have risen by 17.3%, ranging from $1,135 to $1,331 with a five-year average of $1,269, an annualized rate of +4.1% 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 28707 Compares

vs National Average
$1,331 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,331 vs $1,379
4% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28707, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,331
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28707.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,135 -
2019 $1,254 +10.5%
2020 $1,299 +3.6%
2021 $1,327 +2.1%
2022 $1,331 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,269
Premium Range
$1,135 - $1,331
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28707

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 28707?
At the 34th percentile nationally, #349 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28707 (Balsam, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,331 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +17.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Balsam, NC?
In ZIP 28707, insurers report a 17.9% loss ratio, a 1.30% claims frequency, and a 1.30% nonrenewal rate, the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28707 compared to the national average?
At $1,331/yr, ZIP 28707 runs 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28707?
ZIP 28707 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.30% in North Carolina, a rise of 9.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28707 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28707 runs $1,135-$1,331 (5-year average $1,269). The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28707 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28707 has an average premium of $1,331/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #349 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.