ZIP 29470 · Charleston County

Ravenel, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29470, Ravenel, South Carolina.

18.7%
Loss ratio
12.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#32 of 366
South Carolina rank
19
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Ravenel, SC (ZIP 29470) runs $2,396/yr on average: the 87th percentile nationally and 35% above the U.S. average.

$2,396
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
-14.7%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,396/yr
-14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.60%
Avg severity: $17,212
Nonrenewal Rate
12.52%
+331.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29470 (Ravenel, SC)

ZIP 29470 (Ravenel, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,396 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 19 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29470 in the 87th percentile, 35% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 36% above, ranking #32 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Myrtle Beach (ZIP 29577) at $2,378, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29470 shows a 18.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,212. The nonrenewal rate here is 12.52%, a rise of 331.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29470 costs have fallen 14.7% since 2018, from a low of $2,396 to a high of $2,810, an annualized rate of -3.9% 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 29470 Compares

vs National Average
$2,396 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,396 vs $1,765
36% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29470, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900 20182019202020212022 $2,396
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29470.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,810 -
2019 $2,679 -4.7%
2020 $2,564 -4.3%
2021 $2,480 -3.3%
2022 $2,396 -3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,586
Premium Range
$2,396 - $2,810
Annual Change Rate
-3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29470

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 29470?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #32 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, ZIP 29470 (Ravenel, SC) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,396 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ravenel, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29470: a claims frequency of 2.60%, a loss ratio of 18.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 12.52%, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29470 compared to the national average?
At $2,396/yr, ZIP 29470 runs 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29470?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29470 is 12.52%, a rise of 331.0% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29470 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29470 runs $2,396-$2,810 (5-year average $2,586). The annualized change rate is -3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 29470 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29470 has an average premium of $2,396/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 36% above the state average, ranking #32 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.