ZIP 28735 · Henderson County

Gerton, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28735, Gerton, North Carolina.

47.7%
Loss ratio
2.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#444 of 722
North Carolina rank
26
Policies

The verdict

Gerton, NC (ZIP 28735) averages $1,250/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally.

$1,250
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+17.8%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,250/yr
+17.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.07%
Avg severity: $28,800
Nonrenewal Rate
2.07%
-24.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28735 (Gerton, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28735 (Gerton, NC) at $1,250 per year for 2022 across approximately 26 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28735 comes in 30% below, the 27th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28735 is 9% below, ranking #444 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Henderson (ZIP 27537) at $1,250, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 28735 shows a 47.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,800. 2.07% of ZIP 28735 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 24.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28735 have risen by 17.8%, ranging from $1,061 to $1,250 with a five-year average of $1,169, an annualized rate of +4.2% 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 28735 Compares

vs National Average
$1,250 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,250 vs $1,379
9% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28735, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,250
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28735.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,061 -
2019 $1,214 +14.3%
2020 $1,175 -3.2%
2021 $1,145 -2.6%
2022 $1,250 +9.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,169
Premium Range
$1,061 - $1,250
Annual Change Rate
+4.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28735

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 28735?
ZIP 28735 (Gerton, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,250 per year as of 2022 (27th percentile, #444 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +17.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gerton, NC?
In ZIP 28735, insurers report a 47.7% loss ratio, a 2.07% claims frequency, and a 2.07% nonrenewal rate, the 27th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28735 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28735 lands in the 27th percentile: its $1,250/yr average is 30% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28735?
ZIP 28735 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.07% in North Carolina, a drop of 24.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28735 over 5 years?
ZIP 28735 premiums spanned $1,061 to $1,250 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,169. The annualized change rate is +4.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28735 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28735 runs 9% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,250/yr), ranking #444 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.