ZIP 28766 · Transylvania County

Penrose, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28766, Penrose, North Carolina.

11.1%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#484 of 722
North Carolina rank
83
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28766 (Penrose, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,217/yr, 25th percentile nationally, 31% below the U.S. norm.

$1,217
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+21.1%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,217/yr
+21.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.62%
Avg severity: $5,175
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%
-46.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28766 (Penrose, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28766 (Penrose, NC) at $1,217 per year for 2022 across approximately 83 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #484 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Shelby (ZIP 28150) at $1,216, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.62% of policies in ZIP 28766 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,175. 1.45% of ZIP 28766 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 46.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 21.1% through 2022, ranging $1,006 to $1,217 with a 5-year average of $1,113, an annualized rate of +4.9% 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 28766 Compares

vs National Average
$1,217 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,217 vs $1,379
12% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28766, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,217
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28766.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,006 -
2019 $1,054 +4.8%
2020 $1,110 +5.3%
2021 $1,176 +6.0%
2022 $1,217 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,113
Premium Range
$1,006 - $1,217
Annual Change Rate
+4.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28766

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 28766?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28766 (Penrose, NC) averages $1,217 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #484 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +21.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Penrose, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28766: a claims frequency of 2.62%, a loss ratio of 11.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.45%, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28766 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28766 premiums of $1,217/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28766?
ZIP 28766 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.45% in North Carolina, a drop of 46.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28766 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28766 have ranged from $1,006 to $1,217, with a 5-year average of $1,113. The annualized change rate is +4.9% per year.
How does ZIP 28766 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28766 runs 12% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,217/yr), ranking #484 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.