ZIP 29303 Insurance Data

Spartanburg, South Carolina · Spartanburg County · 310 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,135/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.41%
Avg severity: $11,692
Nonrenewal Rate
5.00%
+1258.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29303 (Spartanburg, SC)

ZIP 29303 (Spartanburg, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,135 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 310 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 36% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29303 is 45.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,692. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 5.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 1258.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29303 have risen by 4.2%, ranging from $1,090 to $1,135 with a five-year average of $1,112 — an annualized rate of +1.0% per year. 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 29303 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

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,090
2019 $1,116 +2.4%
2020 $1,112 -0.3%
2021 $1,106 -0.5%
2022 $1,135 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,090 - $1,135
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 29303?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29303 (Spartanburg, SC) is $1,135 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spartanburg, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.41% in this ZIP), loss ratio (45.5%), and nonrenewal rates (5.00%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29303 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29303 premiums of $1,135/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29303?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29303 is 5.00%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +1258.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29303 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29303 have ranged from $1,090 to $1,135, with a 5-year average of $1,112. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 29303 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29303 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.

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