ZIP 28717 · Jackson County

Cashiers, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28717, Cashiers, North Carolina.

20.9%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 722
North Carolina rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Cashiers, NC (ZIP 28717) averages $3,113/yr for homeowners insurance, 75% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally.

$3,113
Avg premium (2022)
+75%
vs U.S. average
+23.8%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,113/yr
+23.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $31,645
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-46.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28717 (Cashiers, NC)

ZIP 28717 (Cashiers, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,113 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 75% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 126% above, ranking #3 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Corolla (ZIP 27927) at $3,019, 3% below this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28717 is 20.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.05% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,645. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.23%, a drop of 46.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 23.8% through 2022, ranging $2,514 to $3,113 with a 5-year average of $2,910, an annualized rate of +5.5% 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 28717 Compares

vs National Average
$3,113 vs $1,776
75% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$3,113 vs $1,379
126% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28717, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,113
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28717.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,514 -
2019 $2,736 +8.8%
2020 $3,087 +12.9%
2021 $3,098 +0.3%
2022 $3,113 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,910
Premium Range
$2,514 - $3,113
Annual Change Rate
+5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28717

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 28717?
ZIP 28717 (Cashiers, NC) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,113 per year as of 2022, in the 95th percentile nationally, #3 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +23.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cashiers, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28717: a claims frequency of 2.05%, a loss ratio of 20.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.23%, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28717 compared to the national average?
At $3,113/yr, ZIP 28717 runs 75% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28717?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28717 is 0.23%, a drop of 46.6% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28717 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28717 have ranged from $2,514 to $3,113, with a 5-year average of $2,910. The annualized change rate is +5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28717 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28717 runs 126% above the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $3,113/yr), ranking #3 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.