ZIP 29148 · Clarendon County

Summerton, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29148, Summerton, South Carolina.

29.2%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#183 of 366
South Carolina rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Summerton, SC (ZIP 29148) runs $1,460/yr on average: the 43rd percentile nationally and 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,460
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
-5.1%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,460/yr
-5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.77%
Avg severity: $8,927
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
+73.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29148 (Summerton, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29148 (Summerton, SC) pay an average of $1,460 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29148 is 17% below, ranking #183 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Sumter (ZIP 29154) at $1,458, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 29.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.77% of policies in ZIP 29148 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,927. 1.05% of ZIP 29148 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 73.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $1,460 to $1,538 with a 5-year average of $1,506, an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 29148 Compares

vs National Average
$1,460 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,460 vs $1,765
17% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29148, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560 20182019202020212022 $1,460
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29148.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,537 -
2019 $1,529 -0.5%
2020 $1,538 +0.6%
2021 $1,463 -4.8%
2022 $1,460 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,506
Premium Range
$1,460 - $1,538
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29148

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 29148?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #183 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, ZIP 29148 (Summerton, SC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,460 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Summerton, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29148: a claims frequency of 4.77%, a loss ratio of 29.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.05%, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29148 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29148 premiums of $1,460/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29148?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29148 is 1.05%, a rise of 73.7% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29148 over 5 years?
ZIP 29148 premiums spanned $1,460 to $1,538 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,506. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 29148 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29148 has an average premium of $1,460/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #183 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.