ZIP 29445 · Berkeley County

Goose Creek, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29445, Goose Creek, South Carolina.

26.1%
Loss ratio
12.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#61 of 366
South Carolina rank
354
Policies

The verdict

Goose Creek, SC (ZIP 29445) averages $1,867/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally.

$1,867
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
-8.9%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,867/yr
-8.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.84%
Avg severity: $12,653
Nonrenewal Rate
12.65%
+543.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29445 (Goose Creek, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29445 (Goose Creek, SC) runs $1,867 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 354 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29445 in the 70th percentile, 5% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (above), ranking #61 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Walterboro (ZIP 29488) at $1,854, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29445 is 26.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,653. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 12.65% in this ZIP, a rise of 543.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 8.9% through 2022, ranging $1,867 to $2,050 with a 5-year average of $1,951, an annualized rate of -2.3% 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 29445 Compares

vs National Average
$1,867 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,867 vs $1,765
6% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29445, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,867
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29445.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,050 -
2019 $2,014 -1.7%
2020 $1,947 -3.4%
2021 $1,880 -3.5%
2022 $1,867 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,951
Premium Range
$1,867 - $2,050
Annual Change Rate
-2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29445

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 29445?
ZIP 29445 (Goose Creek, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,867 per year as of 2022 (70th percentile, #61 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -8.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Goose Creek, SC?
In ZIP 29445, insurers report a 26.1% loss ratio, a 3.84% claims frequency, and a 12.65% nonrenewal rate, the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29445 compared to the national average?
At $1,867/yr, ZIP 29445 runs 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29445?
Insurers decline to renew 12.65% of policies in ZIP 29445 in South Carolina, a rise of 543.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29445 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29445 have ranged from $1,867 to $2,050, with a 5-year average of $1,951. The annualized change rate is -2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 29445 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29445 has an average premium of $1,867/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #61 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.