ZIP 29440 · Georgetown County

Georgetown, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29440, Georgetown, South Carolina.

16.0%
Loss ratio
13.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#28 of 366
South Carolina rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Georgetown, SC (ZIP 29440) runs $2,781/yr on average: the 93rd percentile nationally and 57% above the U.S. average.

$2,781
Avg premium (2022)
+57%
vs U.S. average
-14.0%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,781/yr
-14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.05%
Avg severity: $14,558
Nonrenewal Rate
13.05%
+401.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29440 (Georgetown, SC)

ZIP 29440 (Georgetown, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,781 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29440 comes in 57% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29440 is 58% above, ranking #28 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Beaufort (ZIP 29902) at $2,825, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29440 shows a 16.0% 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 3.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,558. Insurers decline to renew 13.05% of policies in ZIP 29440 at expiration, a rise of 401.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29440 have fallen by 14.0%, ranging from $2,781 to $3,235 with a five-year average of $3,014, an annualized rate of -3.7% 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 29440 Compares

vs National Average
$2,781 vs $1,776
57% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,781 vs $1,765
58% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29440, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200$3,300 20182019202020212022 $2,781
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29440.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,235 -
2019 $3,168 -2.1%
2020 $3,014 -4.9%
2021 $2,869 -4.8%
2022 $2,781 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,014
Premium Range
$2,781 - $3,235
Annual Change Rate
-3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29440

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 29440?
ZIP 29440 (Georgetown, SC) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,781 per year as of 2022, in the 93rd percentile nationally, #28 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Georgetown, SC?
In ZIP 29440, insurers report a 16.0% loss ratio, a 3.05% claims frequency, and a 13.05% nonrenewal rate, the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29440 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29440 premiums of $2,781/yr are 57% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29440?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29440 is 13.05%, a rise of 401.9% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29440 over 5 years?
ZIP 29440 premiums spanned $2,781 to $3,235 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,014. The annualized change rate is -3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 29440 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29440 runs 58% above the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $2,781/yr), ranking #28 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.