ZIP 28762 · McDowell County
Old Fort, NC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28762, Old Fort, North Carolina.
- 28.6%
- Loss ratio
- 1.44%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #533 of 722
- North Carolina rank
- 26
- Policies
The verdict
Old Fort, NC (ZIP 28762) averages $1,172/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.
- $1,172
- Avg premium (2022)
- -34%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.0%
- since 2018
- 21st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 28762 (Old Fort, NC)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28762 (Old Fort, NC) at $1,172 per year for 2022 across approximately 26 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28762 comes in 34% below, the 21st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28762 is 15% below, ranking #533 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Bostic (ZIP 28018) at $1,172, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 28.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,288. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.44% in this ZIP, a drop of 25.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28762 premiums risen 5.0%, spanning $1,117 to $1,172 (five-year average: $1,149), an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 28762 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 28762, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,117 | - |
| 2019 | $1,134 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | $1,155 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $1,166 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $1,172 | +0.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 28762
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 28762 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- North Carolina's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. North Carolina overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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