ZIP 28773 · Polk County

Saluda, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28773, Saluda, North Carolina.

33.9%
Loss ratio
1.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#282 of 722
North Carolina rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saluda, NC (ZIP 28773) runs $1,403/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,403
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+12.2%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,403/yr
+12.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.54%
Avg severity: $18,704
Nonrenewal Rate
1.48%
-35.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28773 (Saluda, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28773 (Saluda, NC) pay an average of $1,403 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (above), ranking #282 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Hobbsville (ZIP 27946) at $1,403, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,704. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.48% in this ZIP, a drop of 35.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28773 premiums risen 12.2%, spanning $1,251 to $1,403 (five-year average: $1,336), an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 28773 Compares

vs National Average
$1,403 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,403 vs $1,379
2% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28773, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,403
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28773.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,251 -
2019 $1,293 +3.3%
2020 $1,331 +3.0%
2021 $1,401 +5.2%
2022 $1,403 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,336
Premium Range
$1,251 - $1,403
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28773

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 28773?
ZIP 28773 (Saluda, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,403 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #282 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +12.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saluda, NC?
In ZIP 28773, insurers report a 33.9% loss ratio, a 2.54% claims frequency, and a 1.48% nonrenewal rate, the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28773 compared to the national average?
At $1,403/yr, ZIP 28773 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28773?
ZIP 28773 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.48% in North Carolina, a drop of 35.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28773 over 5 years?
ZIP 28773 premiums spanned $1,251 to $1,403 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,336. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 28773 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28773 has an average premium of $1,403/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #282 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.