ZIP 29455 Insurance Data

Johns Island, South Carolina · Charleston County · 73 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,347/yr
-28.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.39%
Avg severity: $19,221
Nonrenewal Rate
11.27%
+280.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29455 (Johns Island, SC)

ZIP 29455 (Johns Island, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,347 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 73 reported policies. That is 145% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 146% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29455 is 10.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,221. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 11.27% in this ZIP, a rise of 280.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29455 have fallen by 28.4%, ranging from $4,347 to $6,067 with a five-year average of $5,217 — an annualized rate of -8.0% 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 29455 Compares

vs National Average
$4,347 vs $1,776
145% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$4,347 vs $1,765
146% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $6,067
2019 $5,687 -6.3%
2020 $5,283 -7.1%
2021 $4,700 -11.0%
2022 $4,347 -7.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,217
Premium Range
$4,347 - $6,067
Annual Change Rate
-8.0% 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 29455?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29455 (Johns Island, SC) is $4,347 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -28.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Johns Island, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.39% in this ZIP), loss ratio (10.6%), and nonrenewal rates (11.27%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29455 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29455 premiums of $4,347/yr are 145% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29455?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29455 is 11.27%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +280.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29455 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29455 have ranged from $4,347 to $6,067, with a 5-year average of $5,217. The annualized change rate is -8.0% per year.
How does ZIP 29455 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29455 has an average premium of $4,347/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 146% above the state average.

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