ZIP 29138 · Saluda County

Saluda, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29138, Saluda, South Carolina.

30.9%
Loss ratio
1.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#353 of 366
South Carolina rank
19
Policies

The verdict

Saluda, SC (ZIP 29138) averages $1,135/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally.

$1,135
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
-7.3%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,135/yr
-7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.47%
Avg severity: $10,101
Nonrenewal Rate
1.62%
+202.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29138 (Saluda, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29138 (Saluda, SC) pay an average of $1,135 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 19 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 36% below that figure, ranking #353 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Lyman (ZIP 29365) at $1,134, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29138 shows a 30.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.47% of policies in ZIP 29138 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,101. 1.62% of ZIP 29138 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 202.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29138 have fallen by 7.3%, ranging from $1,135 to $1,267 with a five-year average of $1,208, an annualized rate of -1.9% 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 29138 Compares

vs National Average
$1,135 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,135 vs $1,765
36% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29138, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,135
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29138.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,225 -
2019 $1,267 +3.5%
2020 $1,229 -3.0%
2021 $1,185 -3.6%
2022 $1,135 -4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,208
Premium Range
$1,135 - $1,267
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29138

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 29138?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29138 (Saluda, SC) is comparatively affordable at $1,135 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #353 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saluda, SC?
In ZIP 29138, insurers report a 30.9% loss ratio, a 3.47% claims frequency, and a 1.62% nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29138 compared to the national average?
At $1,135/yr, ZIP 29138 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29138?
Insurers decline to renew 1.62% of policies in ZIP 29138 in South Carolina, a rise of 202.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29138 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29138 have ranged from $1,135 to $1,267, with a 5-year average of $1,208. The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 29138 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29138 has an average premium of $1,135/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 36% below the state average, ranking #353 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.