ZIP 28804 · Buncombe County

Asheville, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28804, Asheville, North Carolina.

46.4%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#146 of 722
North Carolina rank
297
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Asheville, NC (ZIP 28804) runs $1,595/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,595
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,595/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.82%
Avg severity: $19,367
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
-49.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28804 (Asheville, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 28804 (Asheville, NC) at $1,595 per year for 2022 across approximately 297 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 16% above, ranking #146 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Vass (ZIP 28394) at $1,595, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 46.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28804. About 3.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,367. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.87% in this ZIP, a drop of 49.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28804 have risen by 11.1%, ranging from $1,436 to $1,595 with a five-year average of $1,529, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 28804 Compares

vs National Average
$1,595 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,595 vs $1,379
16% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28804, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,595
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28804.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,436 -
2019 $1,492 +3.9%
2020 $1,544 +3.5%
2021 $1,576 +2.1%
2022 $1,595 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,529
Premium Range
$1,436 - $1,595
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28804

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 28804?
ZIP 28804 (Asheville, NC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,595 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #146 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina). Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Asheville, NC?
In ZIP 28804, insurers report a 46.4% loss ratio, a 3.82% claims frequency, and a 0.87% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28804 compared to the national average?
At $1,595/yr, ZIP 28804 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28804?
Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 28804 in North Carolina, a drop of 49.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28804 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28804 have ranged from $1,436 to $1,595, with a 5-year average of $1,529. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 28804 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28804 has an average premium of $1,595/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 16% above the state average, ranking #146 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.