ZIP 28909 · Clay County

Warne, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28909, Warne, North Carolina.

13.2%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#361 of 722
North Carolina rank
40
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Warne, NC (ZIP 28909) runs $1,319/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,319
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+9.3%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,319/yr
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.19%
Avg severity: $7,978
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+36.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28909 (Warne, NC)

Homeowners in ZIP 28909 (Warne, NC) pay an average of $1,319 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 40 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28909 comes in 26% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #361 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Concord (ZIP 28025) at $1,319, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 28909 is 13.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.19% of policies in ZIP 28909 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,978. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.94% in this ZIP, a rise of 36.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.3% through 2022, ranging $1,206 to $1,319 with a 5-year average of $1,267, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 28909 Compares

vs National Average
$1,319 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,319 vs $1,379
4% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28909, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,319
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28909.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,206 -
2019 $1,216 +0.8%
2020 $1,307 +7.5%
2021 $1,289 -1.3%
2022 $1,319 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,267
Premium Range
$1,206 - $1,319
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28909

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 28909?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28909 (Warne, NC) averages $1,319 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #361 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Warne, NC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 28909: a claims frequency of 2.19%, a loss ratio of 13.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.94%, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28909 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 28909 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,319/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28909?
ZIP 28909 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.94% in North Carolina, a rise of 36.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28909 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 28909 runs $1,206-$1,319 (5-year average $1,267). The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 28909 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28909 runs 4% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,319/yr), ranking #361 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.