ZIP 28768 · Transylvania County

Pisgah Forest, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28768, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

63.1%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#342 of 722
North Carolina rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pisgah Forest, NC (ZIP 28768) runs $1,340/yr on average: the 34th percentile nationally and 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,340
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+9.3%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,340/yr
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.97%
Avg severity: $21,321
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
-57.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28768 (Pisgah Forest, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28768 (Pisgah Forest, NC) pay an average of $1,340 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 31 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #342 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Kenly (ZIP 27542) at $1,341, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 63.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28768. About 3.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,321. 1.05% of ZIP 28768 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 57.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28768 costs have risen 9.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,226 to a high of $1,343, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 28768 Compares

vs National Average
$1,340 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,340 vs $1,379
3% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28768, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,340
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28768.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,226 -
2019 $1,239 +1.1%
2020 $1,298 +4.7%
2021 $1,343 +3.5%
2022 $1,340 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,289
Premium Range
$1,226 - $1,343
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28768

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 28768?
ZIP 28768 (Pisgah Forest, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,340 per year as of 2022 (34th percentile, #342 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pisgah Forest, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28768: a claims frequency of 3.97%, a loss ratio of 63.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.05%, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28768 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28768 lands in the 34th percentile: its $1,340/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28768?
Insurers decline to renew 1.05% of policies in ZIP 28768 in North Carolina, a drop of 57.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28768 over 5 years?
ZIP 28768 premiums spanned $1,226 to $1,343 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,289. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 28768 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28768 runs 3% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,340/yr), ranking #342 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.