ZIP 28777 · Mitchell County

Spruce Pine, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28777, Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

9.2%
Loss ratio
1.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#630 of 722
North Carolina rank
60
Policies

The verdict

At $1,077/yr, Spruce Pine, NC (ZIP 28777) sits in the 13th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,077
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+12.6%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,077/yr
+12.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.83%
Avg severity: $5,407
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
+42.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28777 (Spruce Pine, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28777 (Spruce Pine, NC) pay an average of $1,077 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 60 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 22% below that figure, ranking #630 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Jarvisburg (ZIP 27947) at $1,077, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 9.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28777. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,407. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.26% in this ZIP, a rise of 42.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28777 costs have risen 12.6% since 2018, from a low of $956 to a high of $1,077, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 28777 Compares

vs National Average
$1,077 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,077 vs $1,379
22% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28777, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,077
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28777.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $956 -
2019 $966 +1.1%
2020 $1,011 +4.7%
2021 $1,074 +6.2%
2022 $1,077 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,017
Premium Range
$956 - $1,077
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28777

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 28777?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28777 (Spruce Pine, NC) is comparatively affordable at $1,077 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #630 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +12.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spruce Pine, NC?
In ZIP 28777, insurers report a 9.2% loss ratio, a 1.83% claims frequency, and a 1.26% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28777 compared to the national average?
At $1,077/yr, ZIP 28777 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28777?
Insurers decline to renew 1.26% of policies in ZIP 28777 in North Carolina, a rise of 42.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28777 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28777 have ranged from $956 to $1,077, with a 5-year average of $1,017. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28777 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28777 runs 22% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,077/yr), ranking #630 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.