ZIP 29384 · Laurens County

Waterloo, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29384, Waterloo, South Carolina.

40.1%
Loss ratio
1.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#326 of 366
South Carolina rank
32
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Waterloo, SC (ZIP 29384) runs $1,218/yr on average: the 25th percentile nationally and 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,218
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,218/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.76%
Avg severity: $17,720
Nonrenewal Rate
1.43%
+73.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29384 (Waterloo, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29384 (Waterloo, SC) runs $1,218 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 32 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 25th national percentile. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (below), ranking #326 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Lexington (ZIP 29073) at $1,218, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 40.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29384. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,720. Insurers decline to renew 1.43% of policies in ZIP 29384 at expiration, a rise of 73.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29384 premiums risen 4.4%, spanning $1,164 to $1,218 (five-year average: $1,184), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 29384 Compares

vs National Average
$1,218 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,218 vs $1,765
31% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29384, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,218
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29384.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,167 -
2019 $1,164 -0.2%
2020 $1,185 +1.8%
2021 $1,188 +0.3%
2022 $1,218 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,184
Premium Range
$1,164 - $1,218
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29384

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 29384?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29384 (Waterloo, SC) averages $1,218 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #326 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterloo, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29384: a claims frequency of 2.76%, a loss ratio of 40.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.43%, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29384 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29384 premiums of $1,218/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29384?
ZIP 29384 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.43% in South Carolina, a rise of 73.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29384 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29384 have ranged from $1,164 to $1,218, with a 5-year average of $1,184. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 29384 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29384 averages $1,218/yr, 31% below that figure, ranking #326 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.