ZIP 28714 · Yancey County

Burnsville, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28714, Burnsville, North Carolina.

35.0%
Loss ratio
0.93%
Nonrenewal rate
#428 of 722
North Carolina rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28714 (Burnsville, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,266/yr, 29th percentile nationally, 29% below the U.S. norm.

$1,266
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,266/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.57%
Avg severity: $17,260
Nonrenewal Rate
0.93%
-19.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28714 (Burnsville, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28714 (Burnsville, NC) at $1,266 per year for 2022 across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28714 comes in 29% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #428 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Charlotte (ZIP 28215) at $1,267, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28714. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,260. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.93% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.5% through 2022, ranging $1,212 to $1,266 with a 5-year average of $1,242, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 28714 Compares

vs National Average
$1,266 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,266 vs $1,379
8% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28714, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,266
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28714.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,212 -
2019 $1,231 +1.6%
2020 $1,254 +1.9%
2021 $1,247 -0.5%
2022 $1,266 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,242
Premium Range
$1,212 - $1,266
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28714

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 28714?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #428 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28714 (Burnsville, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,266 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Burnsville, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28714: a claims frequency of 2.57%, a loss ratio of 35.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.93%, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28714 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28714 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,266/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28714?
ZIP 28714 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.93% in North Carolina, a drop of 19.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28714 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28714 have ranged from $1,212 to $1,266, with a 5-year average of $1,242. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28714 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28714 runs 8% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,266/yr), ranking #428 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.