ZIP 29081 Insurance Data
Ehrhardt, South Carolina · Bamberg County · 6 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 29081 (Ehrhardt, SC)
ZIP 29081 (Ehrhardt, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,663 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 6% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 6% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 29081 is 10.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,317. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.60% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29081 have risen by 8.5%, ranging from $1,532 to $1,821 with a five-year average of $1,686 — an annualized rate of +2.1% per year. 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 29081 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,532 | — |
| 2019 | $1,821 | +18.9% |
| 2020 | $1,777 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | $1,636 | -7.9% |
| 2022 | $1,663 | +1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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