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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,172/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.26%
Avg severity: $10,288
Nonrenewal Rate
1.44%
-25.4% change

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

vs National Average
$1,172 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,172 vs $1,379
15% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28762, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,172
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28762.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,149
Premium Range
$1,117 - $1,172
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28762

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 28762?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28762 (Old Fort, NC) averages $1,172 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 21st percentile, #533 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Old Fort, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28762: claims frequency (3.26%), loss ratio (28.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.44%), together placing this ZIP at the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28762 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28762 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,172/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28762?
Insurers decline to renew 1.44% of policies in ZIP 28762 in North Carolina, a drop of 25.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28762 over 5 years?
ZIP 28762 premiums spanned $1,117 to $1,172 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,149. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 28762 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28762 has an average premium of $1,172/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #533 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.