ZIP 28734 · Macon County

Franklin, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28734, Franklin, North Carolina.

24.1%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#558 of 722
North Carolina rank
34
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Franklin, NC (ZIP 28734) runs $1,150/yr on average: the 19th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,150
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+6.8%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,150/yr
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.22%
Avg severity: $12,500
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
-48.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28734 (Franklin, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28734 (Franklin, NC) runs $1,150 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 34 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28734 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #558 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Crumpler (ZIP 28617) at $1,150, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.22% of policies in ZIP 28734 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,500. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.71% in this ZIP, a drop of 48.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28734 have risen by 6.8%, ranging from $1,063 to $1,150 with a five-year average of $1,107, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 28734 Compares

vs National Average
$1,150 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,150 vs $1,379
17% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28734, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,150
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28734.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,076 -
2019 $1,063 -1.2%
2020 $1,102 +3.7%
2021 $1,142 +3.6%
2022 $1,150 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,107
Premium Range
$1,063 - $1,150
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28734

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 28734?
At just the 19th national percentile, #558 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 28734 (Franklin, NC) pay a comparatively low $1,150 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Franklin, NC?
In ZIP 28734, insurers report a 24.1% loss ratio, a 2.22% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28734 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28734 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,150/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28734?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28734 is 0.71%, a drop of 48.7% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28734 over 5 years?
ZIP 28734 premiums spanned $1,063 to $1,150 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,107. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28734 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28734 runs 17% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,150/yr), ranking #558 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.