ZIP 29126 · Newberry County

Pomaria, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29126, Pomaria, South Carolina.

14.2%
Loss ratio
1.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#240 of 366
South Carolina rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Pomaria, SC (ZIP 29126) averages $1,345/yr for homeowners insurance, 24% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally.

$1,345
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,345/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.24%
Avg severity: $8,534
Nonrenewal Rate
1.79%
+127.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29126 (Pomaria, SC)

ZIP 29126 (Pomaria, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,345 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29126 comes in 24% below, the 35th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 24% below that figure, ranking #240 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Spartanburg (ZIP 29307) at $1,346, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 14.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.24% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,534. 1.79% of ZIP 29126 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 127.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29126 premiums fallen 2.1%, spanning $1,332 to $1,416 (five-year average: $1,362), an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 29126 Compares

vs National Average
$1,345 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,345 vs $1,765
24% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29126, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440 20182019202020212022 $1,345
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29126.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,373 -
2019 $1,416 +3.1%
2020 $1,345 -5.0%
2021 $1,332 -0.9%
2022 $1,345 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,362
Premium Range
$1,332 - $1,416
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29126

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 29126?
ZIP 29126 (Pomaria, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,345 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #240 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pomaria, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29126: claims frequency (2.24%), loss ratio (14.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.79%), together placing this ZIP at the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29126 compared to the national average?
At $1,345/yr, ZIP 29126 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29126?
Insurers decline to renew 1.79% of policies in ZIP 29126 in South Carolina, a rise of 127.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29126 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29126 runs $1,332-$1,416 (5-year average $1,362). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 29126 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29126 has an average premium of $1,345/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #240 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium.

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