ZIP 29081 · Bamberg County

Ehrhardt, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29081, Ehrhardt, South Carolina.

10.2%
Loss ratio
1.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#103 of 366
South Carolina rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Ehrhardt, SC (ZIP 29081) runs $1,663/yr on average: the 58th percentile nationally and 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,663
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,663/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.20%
Avg severity: $5,317
Nonrenewal Rate
1.60%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29081 (Ehrhardt, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29081 (Ehrhardt, SC) pay an average of $1,663 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29081 in the 58th percentile, 6% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #103 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Lake View (ZIP 29563) at $1,663, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 10.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29081. 3.20% of policies in ZIP 29081 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,317. 1.60% of ZIP 29081 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29081 premiums risen 8.5%, spanning $1,532 to $1,821 (five-year average: $1,686), an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 29081 Compares

vs National Average
$1,663 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,663 vs $1,765
6% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29081, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,663
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29081.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,686
Premium Range
$1,532 - $1,821
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29081

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 29081?
ZIP 29081 (Ehrhardt, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,663 per year as of 2022 (58th percentile, #103 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ehrhardt, SC?
In ZIP 29081, insurers report a 10.2% loss ratio, a 3.20% claims frequency, and a 1.60% nonrenewal rate, the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29081 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29081 lands in the 58th percentile: its $1,663/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29081?
Insurers decline to renew 1.60% of policies in ZIP 29081 in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29081 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29081 runs $1,532-$1,821 (5-year average $1,686). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 29081 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29081 runs 6% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,663/yr), ranking #103 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.