ZIP 29080 · Lee County

Lynchburg, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29080, Lynchburg, South Carolina.

52.0%
Loss ratio
1.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#133 of 366
South Carolina rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Lynchburg, SC (ZIP 29080) averages $1,581/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,581
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
-2.4%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,581/yr
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.33%
Avg severity: $12,988
Nonrenewal Rate
1.67%
+45.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29080 (Lynchburg, SC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29080 (Lynchburg, SC) at $1,581 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29080 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29080 is 10% below, ranking #133 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Liberty Hill (ZIP 29074) at $1,579, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29080 shows a 52.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.33% of policies in ZIP 29080 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,988. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.67% in this ZIP, a rise of 45.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29080 have fallen by 2.4%, ranging from $1,565 to $1,624 with a five-year average of $1,601, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 29080 Compares

vs National Average
$1,581 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,581 vs $1,765
10% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29080, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,581
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29080.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,620 -
2019 $1,624 +0.2%
2020 $1,615 -0.6%
2021 $1,565 -3.1%
2022 $1,581 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,601
Premium Range
$1,565 - $1,624
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29080

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 29080?
ZIP 29080 (Lynchburg, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,581 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #133 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lynchburg, SC?
In ZIP 29080, insurers report a 52.0% loss ratio, a 6.33% claims frequency, and a 1.67% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29080 compared to the national average?
At $1,581/yr, ZIP 29080 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29080?
Insurers decline to renew 1.67% of policies in ZIP 29080 in South Carolina, a rise of 45.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29080 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29080 have ranged from $1,565 to $1,624, with a 5-year average of $1,601. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 29080 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29080 has an average premium of $1,581/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #133 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.