ZIP 28729 · Henderson County

Etowah, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28729, Etowah, North Carolina.

43.6%
Loss ratio
1.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#547 of 722
North Carolina rank
255
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28729 (Etowah, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,159/yr, 20th percentile nationally, 35% below the U.S. norm.

$1,159
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+13.6%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,159/yr
+13.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.98%
Avg severity: $10,135
Nonrenewal Rate
1.70%
-20.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28729 (Etowah, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28729 (Etowah, NC) runs $1,159 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 255 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28729 comes in 35% below, the 20th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #547 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Charlotte (ZIP 28206) at $1,158, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28729 is 43.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.98% of policies in ZIP 28729 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,135. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.70%, a drop of 20.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28729 premiums risen 13.6%, spanning $1,020 to $1,162 (five-year average: $1,109), an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 28729 Compares

vs National Average
$1,159 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,159 vs $1,379
16% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28729, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,159
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28729.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,020 -
2019 $1,071 +5.0%
2020 $1,134 +5.8%
2021 $1,162 +2.5%
2022 $1,159 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,109
Premium Range
$1,020 - $1,162
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28729

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 28729?
At just the 20th national percentile, #547 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 28729 (Etowah, NC) pay a comparatively low $1,159 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Etowah, NC?
In ZIP 28729, insurers report a 43.6% loss ratio, a 4.98% claims frequency, and a 1.70% nonrenewal rate, the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28729 compared to the national average?
At $1,159/yr, ZIP 28729 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28729?
ZIP 28729 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.70% in North Carolina, a drop of 20.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28729 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28729 have ranged from $1,020 to $1,162, with a 5-year average of $1,109. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28729 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28729 has an average premium of $1,159/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #547 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.