Home Insurance in 28786

If your primary reason for shopping for homeowners insurance in the 28786 zip code is based primarily on the rising cost of your home insurance premium. Then, it's imporant to know that our rates are very competitive for homeowners living in Waynesville, NC. Many homeowners that live in the 28786 zip code have found it very easy to shop with GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com. For example, we clearly showcase up to 12 carriers that we will shop for you. Plus, our home insurance quotes are free and our North Carolina licensed agents can also provide a free consultation service to you that allows you to ask questions about the rates and coverage options. To start a free homeowners insurance quote, simply click the "Get Multiple Quotes Now" button at the top. Your 28786 zip code should already appear in the zip code field ready to go. For Waynesville, NC Homeowners Insurance Quotes, Click to easily get started!

Average Homeowners Premiums in 28786

Homeowners living in the city of Waynesville are paying on average around $879 per year for homeowners insurance coverage. This estimated premium is based on a standard HO-3 policy which covers the basic requirements if your home was ever damaged. This is also a minimum requirement by mortgage lenders if there is a lien on your home. A basic policy will cover your home, contents, loss of use, liability and medical payments. It's important to know that homes in the 28786 zip code with a standard homeowners policy does not cover flood damage. You will need to purchase a seperate flood policy to add this additional coverage. North Carolina home insurance premiums have been recently ranked 32 in the country in terms of the annual cost of premiums. Because premiums in 28786 are lower compared to other states it is always a good idea to shop your home insurance coverage. Our online quoting application can easily help you compare the best rates and coverage options.

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We enjoy helping you do two very important things: First, we like to help you save more money per year on your homeowners insurance. Second, we like to help you learn about the best coverage options for your home in Waynesville. It is possible to pay a lower premium and get more enhanced coverage. Let us help you shop your home insurance premiums today!

Average Building Cost Per Square Foot in 28786: $135

Average Square Footage in 28786: 1,464 Sq. Ft.

When building or updating a home, it's always good to review the average cost per square foot to build in 28786 before you start any project. Waynesville homeowners pay on average around $135 per square foot to build a home. Another great reason to know the average cost to build is for your homeowners insurance policy. A standard homeowners policy will help you cover the replacement cost of your home due a fire or any other named perils on your policy. Calculating your dwelling coverage for your home in 28786 is extremely helpful when estimating how much replacement cost coverage you need. We highly recommend that you have enough dwelling coverage to rebuild your home if it was destroyed by a covered peril.

Here is how you determine your replacement cost. If we take an average home in 28786 and want to estimated the dwelling coverage, than we will need the square footage of the home which is 1,464 sq. ft. and the average cost to rebuild the home in this area is around $135 per square foot would be considered a base estimate cost. These two numbers would allow us to generate the replacement cost needed for an average size home in the Waynesville area. If the home is new or has been upgraded, you will want to add $50 to $100 or more per square foot to equally cover the replacement cost to restore a home back to it's original condition.

It's important to understand that when you estimate your replacement cost of your home in the 28786 zip code area, it will be the cost to replace the structure of your home, not the additional value of the property that is factored in when purchasing a new home.

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Household Data for 28786

The average number of homes in 28786 is around 9,466, there are an average of 2.20 per household. The average house value according to local real estate values is around $197,700. Please review the following demographics below for average income and media age.

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