ZIP 28806 · Buncombe County

Asheville, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28806, Asheville, North Carolina.

33.1%
Loss ratio
1.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#623 of 722
North Carolina rank
392
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 28806 (Asheville, NC) homeowners insurance averages $1,092/yr, 14th percentile nationally, 39% below the U.S. norm.

$1,092
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+12.3%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,092/yr
+12.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $10,934
Nonrenewal Rate
1.70%
-25.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28806 (Asheville, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28806 (Asheville, NC) pay an average of $1,092 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 392 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 28806 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #623 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Shelby (ZIP 28152) at $1,093, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.30% of policies in ZIP 28806 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,934. Insurers decline to renew 1.70% of policies in ZIP 28806 at expiration, a drop of 25.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28806 have risen by 12.3%, ranging from $972 to $1,092 with a five-year average of $1,041, 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 28806 Compares

vs National Average
$1,092 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,092 vs $1,379
21% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28806, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,092
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28806.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $972 -
2019 $1,003 +3.2%
2020 $1,055 +5.3%
2021 $1,085 +2.8%
2022 $1,092 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,041
Premium Range
$972 - $1,092
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28806

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 28806?
At just the 14th national percentile, #623 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 28806 (Asheville, NC) pay a comparatively low $1,092 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +12.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Asheville, NC?
In ZIP 28806, insurers report a 33.1% loss ratio, a 3.30% claims frequency, and a 1.70% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28806 compared to the national average?
ZIP 28806 premiums of $1,092/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28806?
Insurers decline to renew 1.70% of policies in ZIP 28806 in North Carolina, a drop of 25.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28806 over 5 years?
ZIP 28806 premiums spanned $972 to $1,092 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,041. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28806 compare to the North Carolina state average?
The North Carolina state average is $1,379/yr; ZIP 28806 averages $1,092/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #623 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.