ZIP 29501 · Florence County

Florence, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29501, Florence, South Carolina.

34.6%
Loss ratio
3.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 366
South Carolina rank
310
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Florence, SC (ZIP 29501) runs $1,774/yr on average: the 65th percentile nationally and 0% below the U.S. average.

$1,774
Avg premium (2022)
-0%
vs U.S. average
-1.3%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,774/yr
-1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.69%
Avg severity: $13,070
Nonrenewal Rate
3.72%
+317.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29501 (Florence, SC)

ZIP 29501 (Florence, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,774 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 310 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29501 in the 65th percentile, 0% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #74 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Lake City (ZIP 29560) at $1,778, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29501 shows a 34.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,070. 3.72% of ZIP 29501 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 317.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29501 costs have fallen 1.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,758 to a high of $1,824, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 29501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,774 vs $1,776
0% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,774 vs $1,765
1% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29501, 2018–2022

$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840 20182019202020212022 $1,774
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,798 -
2019 $1,824 +1.4%
2020 $1,811 -0.7%
2021 $1,758 -2.9%
2022 $1,774 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,793
Premium Range
$1,758 - $1,824
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29501

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 29501?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29501 (Florence, SC) averages $1,774 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #74 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Florence, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29501: claims frequency (4.69%), loss ratio (34.6%), and nonrenewal rate (3.72%), together placing this ZIP at the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29501 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29501 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,774/yr average is 0% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29501?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29501 is 3.72%, a rise of 317.9% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29501 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29501 have ranged from $1,758 to $1,824, with a 5-year average of $1,793. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 29501 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29501 averages $1,774/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #74 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.