ZIP 28745 Insurance Data

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina · Haywood County · 341 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,422/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.95%
Avg severity: $11,443
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-59.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28745 (Lake Junaluska, NC)

ZIP 28745 (Lake Junaluska, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,422 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 341 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 3% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28745 is 31.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,443. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a drop of 59.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28745 have risen by 8.5%, ranging from $1,311 to $1,422 with a five-year average of $1,367 — an annualized rate of +2.1% per year. 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 28745 Compares

vs National Average
$1,422 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,422 vs $1,379
3% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,311
2019 $1,317 +0.5%
2020 $1,377 +4.6%
2021 $1,409 +2.3%
2022 $1,422 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,367
Premium Range
$1,311 - $1,422
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 28745?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28745 (Lake Junaluska, NC) is $1,422 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Junaluska, NC?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.95% in this ZIP), loss ratio (31.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.53%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28745 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28745 premiums of $1,422/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28745?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28745 is 0.53%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -59.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28745 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28745 have ranged from $1,311 to $1,422, with a 5-year average of $1,367. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 28745 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28745 has an average premium of $1,422/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average.

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