ZIP 29016 · Richland County

Blythewood, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29016, Blythewood, South Carolina.

35.8%
Loss ratio
8.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#139 of 366
South Carolina rank
73
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Blythewood, SC (ZIP 29016) runs $1,570/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,570
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
-2.0%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,570/yr
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.04%
Avg severity: $13,901
Nonrenewal Rate
8.16%
+994.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29016 (Blythewood, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29016 (Blythewood, SC) runs $1,570 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 73 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29016 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #139 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Clover (ZIP 29710) at $1,570, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29016 is 35.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,901. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 8.16% in this ZIP, a rise of 994.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29016 have fallen by 2.0%, ranging from $1,549 to $1,604 with a five-year average of $1,585, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 29016 Compares

vs National Average
$1,570 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,570 vs $1,765
11% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29016, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620 20182019202020212022 $1,570
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29016.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,601 -
2019 $1,603 +0.1%
2020 $1,604 +0.1%
2021 $1,549 -3.5%
2022 $1,570 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,585
Premium Range
$1,549 - $1,604
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29016

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 29016?
ZIP 29016 (Blythewood, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,570 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #139 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blythewood, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29016: a claims frequency of 4.04%, a loss ratio of 35.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 8.16%, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29016 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29016 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,570/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29016?
Insurers decline to renew 8.16% of policies in ZIP 29016 in South Carolina, a rise of 994.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29016 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29016 runs $1,549-$1,604 (5-year average $1,585). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 29016 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29016 averages $1,570/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #139 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.