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Home Insurance in 28789

Our rates are very competitive for homeowners living in the 28789 zip code. Many homeowners based out of Whittier, NC have found it very easy to shop with GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com. For example, we clearly showcase the carriers that we will shop for you. Plus, our home insurance quotes are free and our NC licensed agents can provide a free consultation service to you that allows you to ask questions about the rates and coverage options. To start a free home insurance quote, simply click the "Get Multiple Quotes Now" button. Your 28789 should appear in the zip code field ready to go.

28789 Average Home Insurance Rates

Are you looking for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy for your single family home in the Whittier area? The average homeowners premium in 28789 is medium in comparison to other states. For example, the national average is $1,249 per year for home insurance coverage for a basic home insurance policy. For homeowners living in the 28789, you can expect to pay around $885 per year for homeowners coverage. If you want to see which company has the best rates and coverage options, than easily compare rates with us. You can review each premium and we can help explain any question that you may have about different types of coverages and what is best for you and your family.

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28789 Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local 28789 homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$635 /yr.

Shows Zip Code: 28789 lowest rates with discounts applied on average.

For the 28789, homeowners insurance rates may vary on deductible, coverage amount and property details. Below is a list of the averages based on the cost of an annual home insurance premium.

Coverage Amount:Annual Premium
1800 sq. ft. or below
(discounts applied)
$635 /yr.
Average Coverage:$885 /yr.
2600 sq. ft. or higher
(all discounts applied)
$1185 /yr.

What is the average home insurance cost for a home in 28789?

  • • The average homeowners insurance premium paid annually for a home in 28789 is around $885 per year.

What does it cost on average per month for home insurance in 28789?

  • • Homeowners in 28789 pay a monthly average cost per month around $74.00.

What kind of discount could I get if I combine my home and auto insurance together in 28789?

  • • Autoowners in 28789 can receive a 20% to 25% discount if they own a home and would like to group or bundle their car and home insurance together with one insurance company.

For shopping home insurance rates within the Whittier area, check out other zip codes nearby 28789.
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Home Replacement Cost Coverage in 28789

Average Building Cost Per Square Foot in 28789: $135

Location: Whittier, North Carolina (Jackson County)

Average Square Footage in 28789: 1,310 Sq. Ft.

When building or updating a home, it's always good to review the average cost per square foot to build in 28789 before you start any project. Whittier 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 28789 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 28789 and want to estimated the dwelling coverage, than we will need the square footage of the home which is 1,310 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 Whittier 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.

Home Improvement StatusPrice per Sq. Ft.Square FeetDwelling Coverage
Basic Home Features$1351,310$176,900
Additional Upgrades & Added Features$1691,310$221,125
Major Home Updates or Advancements$2031,310$265,350

It's important to understand that when you estimate your replacement cost of your home in the 28789 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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Housing Demographics for 28789

Population Review for 28789 Zip Code

For the city of Whittier, the population within 28789 has increased to over 5,708 residents in population size. The current population total is 5,804. We have broken down the population based on race below. In 28789, there are over 2820 in male population and 2984 females.

PopulationValues
Total Population5,804
White Population4280
Black Population39
Hispanic Population247
Asian Population47
Hawaiian Population1
Indian Population911
Other Population99
Male Population2820
Female Population2984
Population Estimate5708

Household Data for 28789

The average number of homes in 28789 is around 2,511, there are an average of 2.31 per household. The average house value according to local real estate values is around $176,900. Please review the following demographics below for average income and media age.

Housing / Income DataValues
Households Per Zipcode2,511
Persons Per Household2.31
Average House Value$176,900
Income Per Household$36483
Median Age46.0
Median Age Male45.0
Median Age Female47.3
28789 DetailsValues
StateNC
State Full NameNorth Carolina
City TypeP
City Alias Abbreviation
Area Code828
CityWhittier
City Alias NameWHITTIER
CountyJackson
County FIPS099
State FIPS37
Time Zone5
Day Light SavingY
MSA
PMSA
CSA
CBSA
CBSA_DIV
CBSA_Type
CBSA_Name
MSA_Name
PMSA_Name
RegionSouth
DivisionSouth Atlantic
MailingNameY
Economic & Growth ReviewValues
Number Of Businesses103
Number Of Employees724
Business First Quarter Payroll5016
Business Annual Payroll22051
Business Employment Flag
Growth Rank0
Growth Housing Units 2003
Growth Housing Units 2004
Growth Increase Number0
Growth Increase Percentage0.0
Metropolitan DetailsValues
CBSA Population0
CBSA Division Population0
Congressional District11
Congressional LandArea6838.24
Delivery Residential2471
Delivery Business76
Delivery Total3447
Preferred Last Line KeyY16802
Classification Code
Multi-CountyY
CSA Name
CBSA_DIV_Name
City State KeyY16802
Land Area58.560000
Water Area0.089000
City Alias Code
City Mixed CaseWhittier
City Alias Mixed CaseWhittier
Box Count861
SFDU2384
MFDU0
State ANSI37
County ANSI099
ZIP Intro
Alias Intro
Facility CodeP
City Delivery IndicatorN
Carrier Route Rate SortationD
Finance Number368568
Unique ZIP Name
SSA State County Code34490
Medicare CBSA Code99934
Medicare CBSA NameRural Areas in NC
Medicare CBSA TypeMicro
Market Rating Area ID1
County Mixed CaseJackson

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