ZIP 28805 · Buncombe County

Asheville, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28805, Asheville, North Carolina.

39.0%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#398 of 722
North Carolina rank
262
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Asheville, NC (ZIP 28805) runs $1,290/yr on average: the 30th percentile nationally and 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,290
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+11.0%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,290/yr
+11.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.65%
Avg severity: $13,786
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
-53.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28805 (Asheville, NC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 28805 (Asheville, NC) runs $1,290 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 262 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 30th national percentile. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,379 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #398 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Jamestown (ZIP 27282) at $1,291, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.0%, 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 3.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,786. Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 28805 at expiration, a drop of 53.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 28805 premiums risen 11.0%, spanning $1,162 to $1,290 (five-year average: $1,229), an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 28805 Compares

vs National Average
$1,290 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,290 vs $1,379
6% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28805, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,290
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28805.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,162 -
2019 $1,189 +2.3%
2020 $1,241 +4.4%
2021 $1,265 +1.9%
2022 $1,290 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,229
Premium Range
$1,162 - $1,290
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28805

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 28805?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28805 (Asheville, NC) averages $1,290 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 30th percentile, #398 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +11.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Asheville, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28805: a claims frequency of 3.65%, a loss ratio of 39.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.22%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28805 compared to the national average?
At $1,290/yr, ZIP 28805 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28805?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28805 is 1.22%, a drop of 53.1% over the past 5 years in North Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28805 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28805 runs $1,162-$1,290 (5-year average $1,229). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 28805 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28805 averages $1,290/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #398 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.