ZIP 29453 Insurance Data

Jamestown, South Carolina · Berkeley County · 3 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,037/yr
-7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.47%
Avg severity: $4,816
Nonrenewal Rate
5.15%
+435.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29453 (Jamestown, SC)

ZIP 29453 (Jamestown, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,037 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 15% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 15% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29453 is 3.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,816. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 5.15% in this ZIP, a rise of 435.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29453 have fallen by 7.1%, ranging from $2,005 to $2,192 with a five-year average of $2,087 — an annualized rate of -1.8% per year. 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 29453 Compares

vs National Average
$2,037 vs $1,776
15% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,037 vs $1,765
15% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,192
2019 $2,091 -4.6%
2020 $2,005 -4.1%
2021 $2,110 +5.2%
2022 $2,037 -3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,087
Premium Range
$2,005 - $2,192
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 29453?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29453 (Jamestown, SC) is $2,037 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jamestown, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.47% in this ZIP), loss ratio (3.5%), and nonrenewal rates (5.15%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29453 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29453 premiums of $2,037/yr are 15% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29453?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29453 is 5.15%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +435.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29453 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29453 have ranged from $2,005 to $2,192, with a 5-year average of $2,087. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 29453 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29453 has an average premium of $2,037/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average.

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