ZIP 28708 · Transylvania County

Balsam Grove, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28708, Balsam Grove, North Carolina averages $1,096/yr.

11.3%
Loss ratio
#615 of 722
North Carolina rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28708 (Balsam Grove, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,096/yr, 15th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,096
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+2.8%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
55/100
28708 - Balsam Grove, NC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,096/yr
Avg premium, 85th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
64.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
38.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 28708's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,096 Among the lowest lower than 85% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,096/yr
Below-median premium
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.3%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $2,952
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28708 (Balsam Grove, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28708 (Balsam Grove, NC) pay an average of $1,096 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28708 in the 15th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #615 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Vanceboro (ZIP 28586) at $1,096, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28708 is 11.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.20% of policies in ZIP 28708 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,952.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.8% through 2022, ranging $1,043 to $1,113 with a 5-year average of $1,078, an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Transylvania County: score 64.2, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. National percentile 64th; in-state rank #63/100; 4% below North Carolina's 66.7 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 75.4 · Community Resilience 38.1.

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 28708 Compares

vs National Average
$1,096 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,096 vs $1,379
21% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28708, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,096
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28708.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,066 -
2019 $1,043 -2.2%
2020 $1,072 +2.8%
2021 $1,113 +3.8%
2022 $1,096 -1.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 28708, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,078
Premium Range
$1,043 - $1,113
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Transylvania County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28708 via FIPS 37175. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
64.2
Relatively Low · 64th national percentile
In-state county rank
#63
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $5,964,799

Social Vulnerability Index 75.4 · Community Resilience 38.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: North Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 28708 (outside North Carolina)

ZIP 28708's county NRI is 64.2 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not North Carolina containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,096/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 28708?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28708 (Balsam Grove, NC) is comparatively affordable at $1,096 per year as of 2022, just the 15th percentile nationally, #615 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Balsam Grove, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28708: a claims frequency of 4.20%, a loss ratio of 11.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28708 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28708 lands in the 15th percentile: its $1,096/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28708?
ZIP 28708 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28708 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28708 runs $1,043-$1,113 (5-year average $1,078). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28708 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28708 runs 21% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,096/yr), ranking #615 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28708?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 28708 (Transylvania) is 64.2 - #63/100 in North Carolina, 64th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 28708

This ZIP's premiums run at the 15th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.