ZIP 29069 · Darlington County

Lamar, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29069, Lamar, South Carolina.

31.4%
Loss ratio
2.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#147 of 366
South Carolina rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lamar, SC (ZIP 29069) runs $1,538/yr on average: the 49th percentile nationally and 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,538
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
-0.8%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,538/yr
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.42%
Avg severity: $6,510
Nonrenewal Rate
2.28%
+258.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29069 (Lamar, SC)

ZIP 29069 (Lamar, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,538 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 25 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29069 in the 49th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #147 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Bowman (ZIP 29018) at $1,536, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29069. 7.42% of policies in ZIP 29069 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,510. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.28% in this ZIP, a rise of 258.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29069 costs have fallen 0.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,536 to a high of $1,591, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 29069 Compares

vs National Average
$1,538 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,538 vs $1,765
13% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29069, 2018–2022

$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,538
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29069.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,551 -
2019 $1,591 +2.6%
2020 $1,557 -2.1%
2021 $1,536 -1.4%
2022 $1,538 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,555
Premium Range
$1,536 - $1,591
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29069

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 29069?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29069 (Lamar, SC) averages $1,538 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 49th percentile, #147 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lamar, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29069: claims frequency (7.42%), loss ratio (31.4%), and nonrenewal rate (2.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29069 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29069 lands in the 49th percentile: its $1,538/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29069?
ZIP 29069 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.28% in South Carolina, a rise of 258.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29069 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29069 have ranged from $1,536 to $1,591, with a 5-year average of $1,555. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 29069 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29069 runs 13% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,538/yr), ranking #147 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.