ZIP 29123 · Lexington County

Pelion, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29123, Pelion, South Carolina.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pelion, SC (ZIP 29123) runs $1,144/yr on average: the 19th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,144
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
-1.7%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,144/yr
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.10%
Avg severity: $15,257
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 29123

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 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.

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.