ZIP 29340 · Cherokee County

Gaffney, SC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 29340, Gaffney, South Carolina averages $1,198/yr.

45.3%
Loss ratio
2.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#336 of 366
South Carolina rank
49
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Gaffney, SC sits #19,734 nationally on average premium ($1,198) versus #2,654 on nonrenewal rate (2.06%).

$1,198
Avg premium (2022)
#19,734
of 25,593 on premium
#2,654
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
23rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
40/100
29340 - Gaffney, SC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B+
$1,198/yr
Avg premium, 77th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
69.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
26.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 29340's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,198 Among the lowest lower than 77% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 29340. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in South Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 29340; crosshairs: South Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$356.4$4073.2$7790.1$11506.9$15223.70%4.2%8.3%12.5%16.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 29683 · Slater $1,032/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 29385 · Wellford $1,113/yr · 4.17%
  • ZIP 29845 · Plum Branch $1,140/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 29657 · Liberty $1,162/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 29340 · Gaffney (this ZIP) $1,198/yr · 2.06%
  • ZIP 29334 · Duncan $1,198/yr · 6.47%
  • ZIP 29743 · Smyrna $1,217/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 29640 · Easley $1,229/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 29172 · West Columbia $1,241/yr · 3.14%
  • ZIP 29376 · Roebuck $1,249/yr · 4.38%
  • ZIP 29627 · Belton $1,259/yr · 2.66%
  • ZIP 29673 · Piedmont $1,269/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 29332 · Cross Hill $1,285/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 29630 · Central $1,294/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 29831 · Jackson $1,305/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 29697 · Williamston $1,311/yr · 2.81%
  • ZIP 29055 · Great Falls $1,325/yr · 3.92%
  • ZIP 29653 · Hodges $1,336/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 29058 · Heath Springs $1,355/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 29626 · Anderson $1,366/yr · 3.00%
  • ZIP 29112 · North $1,381/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 29052 · Gadsden $1,398/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 29817 · Blackville $1,416/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 29180 · Winnsboro $1,424/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 29040 · Dalzell $1,440/yr · 6.20%
  • ZIP 29154 · Sumter $1,458/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 29061 · Hopkins $1,470/yr · 5.99%
  • ZIP 29635 · Cleveland $1,496/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 29212 · Columbia $1,512/yr · 4.84%
  • ZIP 29715 · Fort Mill $1,529/yr · 7.16%
  • ZIP 29115 · Orangeburg $1,547/yr · 4.14%
  • ZIP 29036 · Chapin $1,570/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 29580 · Nesmith $1,592/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 29565 · Latta $1,620/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 29056 · Greeleyville $1,643/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 29162 · Turbeville $1,654/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 29554 · Hemingway $1,690/yr · 2.10%
  • ZIP 29810 · Allendale $1,697/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 29477 · Saint George $1,737/yr · 2.46%
  • ZIP 29929 · Islandton $1,761/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 29672 · Seneca $1,820/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 29431 · Bonneau $1,894/yr · 2.94%
  • ZIP 29588 · Myrtle Beach $1,936/yr · 11.17%
  • ZIP 29418 · North Charleston $2,047/yr · 12.62%
  • ZIP 29909 · Okatie $2,257/yr · 15.87%
  • ZIP 29940 · Seabrook $2,719/yr · 6.53%
  • ZIP 29907 · Beaufort $3,017/yr · 4.43%
  • ZIP 29403 · Charleston $3,557/yr · 7.68%
  • ZIP 29455 · Johns Island $4,347/yr · 11.27%
  • ZIP 29401 · Charleston $14,548/yr · 0.37%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,198/yr
Below-median premium
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.19%
Avg severity: $10,474
Nonrenewal Rate
2.06%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+182.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29340 (Gaffney, SC)

ZIP 29340 (Gaffney, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,198 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 49 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29340 in the 23rd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 32% below that figure, ranking #336 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Duncan (ZIP 29334) at $1,198, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29340 shows a 45.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.19% of policies in ZIP 29340 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,474. 2.06% of ZIP 29340 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 182.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29340 premiums risen 7.8%, spanning $1,111 to $1,198 (five-year average: $1,162), an annualized rate of +1.9% per year.

Cherokee County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 69.7 (Relatively Low), 70th percentile nationally and #30 of 46 South Carolina counties - 1% below the state mean of 70.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 62.9 · Community Resilience 26.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 29340 Compares

vs National Average
$1,198 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,198 vs $1,765
32% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29340, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,198
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29340.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,111 -
2019 $1,143 +2.9%
2020 $1,168 +2.2%
2021 $1,188 +1.7%
2022 $1,198 +0.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 29340, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,162
Premium Range
$1,111 - $1,198
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Cherokee County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 29340 via FIPS 45021. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
69.7
Relatively Low · 70th national percentile
In-state county rank
#30
of 46 South Carolina counties · state mean 70.7
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,695,511

Social Vulnerability Index 62.9 · Community Resilience 26.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: South Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside South Carolina for ZIP 29340

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 29340 in Cherokee County (NRI 69.7, hazard Tornado), both outside South Carolina. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,198/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.06% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 29340?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29340 (Gaffney, SC) averages $1,198 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #336 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gaffney, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29340: a claims frequency of 5.19%, a loss ratio of 45.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.06%, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29340 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29340 lands in the 23rd percentile: its $1,198/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29340?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29340 is 2.06%, a rise of 182.9% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29340 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29340 have ranged from $1,111 to $1,198, with a 5-year average of $1,162. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 29340 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29340 runs 32% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,198/yr), ranking #336 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 29340?
Cherokee County scores 69.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 70th percentile nationally and #30 of 46 South Carolina counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 29340

This ZIP's premiums run at the 23rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.