ZIP 29330 · Spartanburg County

Cowpens, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29330, Cowpens, South Carolina.

38.3%
Loss ratio
2.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#344 of 366
South Carolina rank
89
Policies

The verdict

At $1,156/yr, Cowpens, SC (ZIP 29330) sits in the 20th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,156
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,156/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.65%
Avg severity: $7,851
Nonrenewal Rate
2.96%
+422.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29330 (Cowpens, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29330 (Cowpens, SC) pay an average of $1,156 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 89 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #344 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Langley (ZIP 29834) at $1,157, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29330 is 38.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.65% of policies in ZIP 29330 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,851. 2.96% of ZIP 29330 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 422.1% 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 29330 have risen by 5.8%, ranging from $1,093 to $1,156 with a five-year average of $1,130, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 29330 Compares

vs National Average
$1,156 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,156 vs $1,765
34% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29330, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,156
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29330.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,093 -
2019 $1,128 +3.2%
2020 $1,124 -0.3%
2021 $1,148 +2.1%
2022 $1,156 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,130
Premium Range
$1,093 - $1,156
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29330

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 29330?
At just the 20th national percentile, #344 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 29330 (Cowpens, SC) pay a comparatively low $1,156 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cowpens, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29330: a claims frequency of 5.65%, a loss ratio of 38.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.96%, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29330 compared to the national average?
At $1,156/yr, ZIP 29330 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29330?
ZIP 29330 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.96% in South Carolina, a rise of 422.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29330 over 5 years?
ZIP 29330 premiums spanned $1,093 to $1,156 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,130. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 29330 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29330 has an average premium of $1,156/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 34% below the state average, ranking #344 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.