ZIP 28732 · Henderson County

Fletcher, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28732, Fletcher, North Carolina.

26.5%
Loss ratio
1.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#360 of 722
North Carolina rank
149
Policies

The verdict

Fletcher, NC (ZIP 28732) averages $1,319/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally.

$1,319
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,319/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.67%
Avg severity: $9,521
Nonrenewal Rate
1.66%
-47.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28732 (Fletcher, NC)

ZIP 28732 (Fletcher, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,319 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 149 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 26% below that mark and lands in the 33rd national percentile. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #360 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Warne (ZIP 28909) at $1,319, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28732 shows a 26.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,521. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.66% in this ZIP, a drop of 47.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28732 costs have risen 10.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,193 to a high of $1,319, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 28732 Compares

vs National Average
$1,319 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,319 vs $1,379
4% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28732, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,319
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28732.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,193 -
2019 $1,232 +3.3%
2020 $1,287 +4.5%
2021 $1,312 +1.9%
2022 $1,319 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,269
Premium Range
$1,193 - $1,319
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28732

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 28732?
At the 33rd percentile nationally, #360 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28732 (Fletcher, NC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,319 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fletcher, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28732: claims frequency (3.67%), loss ratio (26.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.66%), together placing this ZIP at the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28732 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28732 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,319/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28732?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28732 is 1.66%, a drop of 47.2% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28732 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28732 runs $1,193-$1,319 (5-year average $1,269). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28732 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28732 averages $1,319/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #360 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.