ZIP 29438 · Charleston County

Edisto Island, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29438, Edisto Island, South Carolina.

1.9%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#13 of 366
South Carolina rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $3,665/yr, Edisto Island, SC (ZIP 29438) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 106% above the U.S. average.

$3,665
Avg premium (2022)
+106%
vs U.S. average
-7.7%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,665/yr
-7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.29%
Avg severity: $5,284
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
+395.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29438 (Edisto Island, SC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29438 (Edisto Island, SC) at $3,665 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29438 in the 97th percentile, 106% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29438 is 108% above, ranking #13 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Pawleys Island (ZIP 29585) at $3,621, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29438 shows a 1.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,284. Insurers decline to renew 1.29% of policies in ZIP 29438 at expiration, a rise of 395.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29438 costs have fallen 7.7% since 2018, from a low of $3,613 to a high of $3,971, an annualized rate of -2.0% 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 29438 Compares

vs National Average
$3,665 vs $1,776
106% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$3,665 vs $1,765
108% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29438, 2018–2022

$3,500$3,600$3,700$3,800$3,900$4,000 20182019202020212022 $3,665
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29438.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,971 -
2019 $3,828 -3.6%
2020 $3,743 -2.2%
2021 $3,613 -3.5%
2022 $3,665 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,764
Premium Range
$3,613 - $3,971
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29438

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 29438?
At the 97th percentile nationally, #13 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, ZIP 29438 (Edisto Island, SC) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,665 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edisto Island, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29438: claims frequency (1.29%), loss ratio (1.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.29%), together placing this ZIP at the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29438 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29438 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,665/yr average is 106% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29438?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29438 is 1.29%, a rise of 395.5% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29438 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29438 runs $3,613-$3,971 (5-year average $3,764). The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 29438 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29438 has an average premium of $3,665/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 108% above the state average, ranking #13 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.