ZIP 28774 · Transylvania County

Sapphire, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28774, Sapphire, North Carolina.

112.1%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#16 of 722
North Carolina rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sapphire, NC (ZIP 28774) runs $2,170/yr on average: the 81st percentile nationally and 22% above the U.S. average.

$2,170
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+11.5%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,170/yr
+11.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
112.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $96,238
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%
-46.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28774 (Sapphire, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28774 (Sapphire, NC) at $2,170 per year for 2022 across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 22% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 57% (above), ranking #16 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Glenville (ZIP 28736) at $2,174, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 112.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $96,238. Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 28774 at expiration, a drop of 46.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.5% through 2022, ranging $1,947 to $2,170 with a 5-year average of $2,093, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 28774 Compares

vs National Average
$2,170 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$2,170 vs $1,379
57% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28774, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,170
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28774.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,947 -
2019 $2,062 +5.9%
2020 $2,155 +4.5%
2021 $2,132 -1.0%
2022 $2,170 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,093
Premium Range
$1,947 - $2,170
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28774

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 28774?
At the 81st percentile nationally, #16 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, ZIP 28774 (Sapphire, NC) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,170 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sapphire, NC?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 28774: a claims frequency of 2.53% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.36%, against a loss ratio above 100% (112.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28774 compared to the national average?
At $2,170/yr, ZIP 28774 runs 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28774?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28774 is 0.36%, a drop of 46.7% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28774 over 5 years?
ZIP 28774 premiums spanned $1,947 to $2,170 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,093. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 28774 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28774 averages $2,170/yr, 57% above that figure, ranking #16 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.