ZIP 29123 · Lexington County

Pelion, SC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 29123, Pelion, South Carolina averages $1,144/yr.

41.4%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#350 of 366
South Carolina rank
42
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29123 (Pelion, SC) is #20,836 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #7,769 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,144
Avg premium (2022)
#20,836
of 25,593 on premium
#7,769
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
19th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
29123 - Pelion, SC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,144/yr
Avg premium, 81st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
46.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 29123's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,144 Among the lowest lower than 81% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 29123. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in South Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 29123; crosshairs: South Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$356.4$4073.2$7790.1$11506.9$15223.70%4.2%8.3%12.5%16.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 29683 · Slater $1,032/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 29385 · Wellford $1,113/yr · 4.17%
  • ZIP 29845 · Plum Branch $1,140/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 29123 · Pelion (this ZIP) $1,144/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 29657 · Liberty $1,162/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 29334 · Duncan $1,198/yr · 6.47%
  • ZIP 29743 · Smyrna $1,217/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 29640 · Easley $1,229/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 29172 · West Columbia $1,241/yr · 3.14%
  • ZIP 29376 · Roebuck $1,249/yr · 4.38%
  • ZIP 29627 · Belton $1,259/yr · 2.66%
  • ZIP 29673 · Piedmont $1,269/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 29332 · Cross Hill $1,285/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 29630 · Central $1,294/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 29831 · Jackson $1,305/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 29697 · Williamston $1,311/yr · 2.81%
  • ZIP 29055 · Great Falls $1,325/yr · 3.92%
  • ZIP 29653 · Hodges $1,336/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 29058 · Heath Springs $1,355/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 29626 · Anderson $1,366/yr · 3.00%
  • ZIP 29112 · North $1,381/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 29052 · Gadsden $1,398/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 29817 · Blackville $1,416/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 29180 · Winnsboro $1,424/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 29040 · Dalzell $1,440/yr · 6.20%
  • ZIP 29154 · Sumter $1,458/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 29061 · Hopkins $1,470/yr · 5.99%
  • ZIP 29635 · Cleveland $1,496/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 29212 · Columbia $1,512/yr · 4.84%
  • ZIP 29715 · Fort Mill $1,529/yr · 7.16%
  • ZIP 29115 · Orangeburg $1,547/yr · 4.14%
  • ZIP 29036 · Chapin $1,570/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 29580 · Nesmith $1,592/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 29565 · Latta $1,620/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 29056 · Greeleyville $1,643/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 29162 · Turbeville $1,654/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 29554 · Hemingway $1,690/yr · 2.10%
  • ZIP 29810 · Allendale $1,697/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 29477 · Saint George $1,737/yr · 2.46%
  • ZIP 29929 · Islandton $1,761/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 29672 · Seneca $1,820/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 29431 · Bonneau $1,894/yr · 2.94%
  • ZIP 29588 · Myrtle Beach $1,936/yr · 11.17%
  • ZIP 29418 · North Charleston $2,047/yr · 12.62%
  • ZIP 29909 · Okatie $2,257/yr · 15.87%
  • ZIP 29940 · Seabrook $2,719/yr · 6.53%
  • ZIP 29907 · Beaufort $3,017/yr · 4.43%
  • ZIP 29403 · Charleston $3,557/yr · 7.68%
  • ZIP 29455 · Johns Island $4,347/yr · 11.27%
  • ZIP 29401 · Charleston $14,548/yr · 0.37%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,144/yr
Below-median premium
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.10%
Avg severity: $15,257
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+316.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29123 (Pelion, SC)

ZIP 29123 (Pelion, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,144 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 42 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 35% below, ranking #350 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Anderson (ZIP 29624) at $1,145, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 41.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,257. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.18%, a rise of 316.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29123 have fallen by 1.7%, ranging from $1,144 to $1,195 with a five-year average of $1,173, an annualized rate of -0.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Lexington County in the upper risk band at 90.9 (Relatively Moderate): national 91st percentile, #9/46 inside South Carolina, and 28% above the 70.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 22.4 · Community Resilience 46.2. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 29123 Compares

vs National Average
$1,144 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,144 vs $1,765
35% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29123, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,144
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29123.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,163 -
2019 $1,186 +1.9%
2020 $1,195 +0.8%
2021 $1,177 -1.5%
2022 $1,144 -2.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 29123, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,173
Premium Range
$1,144 - $1,195
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lexington County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 29123 via FIPS 45063. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.9
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 46 South Carolina counties · state mean 70.7
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $23,892,676

Social Vulnerability Index 22.4 · Community Resilience 46.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: South Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside South Carolina for ZIP 29123

Cross-state peers for ZIP 29123: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside South Carolina. County hazard context (Lexington, NRI 90.9) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,144/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.18% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 29123?
ZIP 29123 (Pelion, SC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 19th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,144 per year, #350 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pelion, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29123: claims frequency (3.10%), loss ratio (41.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.18%), together placing this ZIP at the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29123 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29123 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,144/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29123?
Insurers decline to renew 1.18% of policies in ZIP 29123 in South Carolina, a rise of 316.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29123 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29123 runs $1,144-$1,195 (5-year average $1,173). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 29123 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29123 runs 35% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,144/yr), ranking #350 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 29123?
County NRI 90.9 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 29123 via Lexington County FIPS 45063. In-state rank #9 of 46; national percentile 91st; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 29123

This ZIP's premiums run at the 19th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.