ZIP 29340 Insurance Data

Gaffney, South Carolina · Cherokee County · 49 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,198/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.19%
Avg severity: $10,474
Nonrenewal Rate
2.06%
+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. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 23th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 32% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29340 is 45.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,474. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.06% in this ZIP, a rise of 182.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29340 have risen by 7.8%, ranging from $1,111 to $1,198 with a five-year average of $1,162 — an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 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

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

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 29340?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29340 (Gaffney, SC) is $1,198 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gaffney, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.19% in this ZIP), loss ratio (45.3%), and nonrenewal rates (2.06%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29340 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29340 premiums of $1,198/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29340?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29340 is 2.06%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +182.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
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 has an average premium of $1,198/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 32% below the state average.

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