ZIP 29009 · Kershaw County

Bethune, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29009, Bethune, South Carolina.

101.1%
Loss ratio
2.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#232 of 366
South Carolina rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Bethune, SC (ZIP 29009) averages $1,362/yr for homeowners insurance, 23% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally.

$1,362
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+6.9%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,362/yr
+6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
101.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.58%
Avg severity: $24,680
Nonrenewal Rate
2.09%
+167.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29009 (Bethune, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29009 (Bethune, SC) runs $1,362 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29009 in the 36th percentile, 23% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #232 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Columbia (ZIP 29203) at $1,363, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 101.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,680. 2.09% of ZIP 29009 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 167.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29009 premiums risen 6.9%, spanning $1,274 to $1,362 (five-year average: $1,307), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 29009 Compares

vs National Average
$1,362 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,362 vs $1,765
23% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29009, 2018–2022

$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,362
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29009.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,274 -
2019 $1,302 +2.2%
2020 $1,299 -0.2%
2021 $1,299 -0.0%
2022 $1,362 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,307
Premium Range
$1,274 - $1,362
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29009

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 29009?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29009 (Bethune, SC) averages $1,362 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #232 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bethune, SC?
ZIP 29009 is running a loss ratio above 100% (101.1%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 5.58% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.09%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29009 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29009 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,362/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29009?
Insurers decline to renew 2.09% of policies in ZIP 29009 in South Carolina, a rise of 167.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29009 over 5 years?
ZIP 29009 premiums spanned $1,274 to $1,362 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,307. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 29009 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29009 has an average premium of $1,362/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #232 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South 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.