ZIP 28747 · Transylvania County

Lake Toxaway, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28747, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina.

9.0%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#9 of 722
North Carolina rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Lake Toxaway, NC (ZIP 28747) averages $2,395/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally.

$2,395
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,395/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.21%
Avg severity: $9,754
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%
-44.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28747 (Lake Toxaway, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28747 (Lake Toxaway, NC) at $2,395 per year for 2022 across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28747 comes in 35% above, the 87th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 74% above that figure, ranking #9 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Raleigh (ZIP 27605) at $2,356, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28747 is 9.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.21% of policies in ZIP 28747 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,754. 1.16% of ZIP 28747 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 44.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28747 costs have risen 10.4% since 2018, from a low of $2,170 to a high of $2,497, 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 28747 Compares

vs National Average
$2,395 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,395 vs $1,379
74% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28747, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,395
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28747.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,170 -
2019 $2,326 +7.2%
2020 $2,497 +7.4%
2021 $2,399 -3.9%
2022 $2,395 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,357
Premium Range
$2,170 - $2,497
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28747

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 28747?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 28747 (Lake Toxaway, NC): $2,395/year as of 2022, the 87th national percentile, #9 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Toxaway, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28747: claims frequency (2.21%), loss ratio (9.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28747 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28747 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,395/yr average is 35% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28747?
Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 28747 in North Carolina, a drop of 44.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28747 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28747 have ranged from $2,170 to $2,497, with a 5-year average of $2,357. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 28747 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28747 averages $2,395/yr, 74% above that figure, ranking #9 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.