ZIP 28708 · Transylvania County

Balsam Grove, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28708, Balsam Grove, North Carolina.

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. norm.

$1,096
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. 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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,096/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 28708

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 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.

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.