ZIP 29385 · Spartanburg County

Wellford, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29385, Wellford, South Carolina.

18.8%
Loss ratio
4.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#358 of 366
South Carolina rank
146
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29385 (Wellford, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,113/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,113
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,113/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.00%
Avg severity: $6,982
Nonrenewal Rate
4.17%
+973.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29385 (Wellford, SC)

ZIP 29385 (Wellford, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,113 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 146 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29385 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29385 is 37% below, ranking #358 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Joanna (ZIP 29351) at $1,111, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29385 is 18.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.00% of policies in ZIP 29385 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,982. 4.17% of ZIP 29385 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 973.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29385 premiums risen 4.7%, spanning $1,063 to $1,113 (five-year average: $1,093), 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 29385 Compares

vs National Average
$1,113 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,113 vs $1,765
37% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29385, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,113
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29385.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,063 -
2019 $1,102 +3.7%
2020 $1,102 -0.0%
2021 $1,084 -1.6%
2022 $1,113 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,093
Premium Range
$1,063 - $1,113
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29385

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 29385?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29385 (Wellford, SC) is comparatively affordable at $1,113 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #358 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wellford, SC?
In ZIP 29385, insurers report a 18.8% loss ratio, a 3.00% claims frequency, and a 4.17% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29385 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29385 premiums of $1,113/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29385?
ZIP 29385 shows a nonrenewal rate of 4.17% in South Carolina, a rise of 973.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29385 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29385 have ranged from $1,063 to $1,113, with a 5-year average of $1,093. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 29385 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29385 runs 37% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,113/yr), ranking #358 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.