ZIP 28789 · Jackson County

Whittier, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28789, Whittier, North Carolina.

32.9%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#436 of 722
North Carolina rank
34
Policies

The verdict

Whittier, NC (ZIP 28789) averages $1,255/yr for homeowners insurance, 29% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally.

$1,255
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,255/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $14,353
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
-31.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28789 (Whittier, NC)

ZIP 28789 (Whittier, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,255 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 34 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally. Against North Carolina's average of $1,379, ZIP 28789 is 9% below, ranking #436 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Durham (ZIP 27704) at $1,255, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28789 is 32.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,353. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.98%, a drop of 31.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 28789 costs have risen 8.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,155 to a high of $1,255, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 28789 Compares

vs National Average
$1,255 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,255 vs $1,379
9% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28789, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,255
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28789.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,161 -
2019 $1,155 -0.5%
2020 $1,216 +5.3%
2021 $1,241 +2.0%
2022 $1,255 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,205
Premium Range
$1,155 - $1,255
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28789

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 28789?
ZIP 28789 (Whittier, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,255 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #436 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whittier, NC?
In ZIP 28789, insurers report a 32.9% loss ratio, a 2.88% claims frequency, and a 0.98% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28789 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28789 premiums of $1,255/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28789?
ZIP 28789 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.98% in North Carolina, a drop of 31.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28789 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28789 have ranged from $1,155 to $1,255, with a 5-year average of $1,205. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28789 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28789 runs 9% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,255/yr), ranking #436 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.