ZIP 29512 · Marlboro County

Bennettsville, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29512, Bennettsville, South Carolina.

37.7%
Loss ratio
1.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#235 of 366
South Carolina rank
34
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bennettsville, SC (ZIP 29512) runs $1,357/yr on average: the 36th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,357
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,357/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.32%
Avg severity: $15,378
Nonrenewal Rate
1.54%
+367.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29512 (Bennettsville, SC)

ZIP 29512 (Bennettsville, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,357 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 34 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #235 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Ridge Spring (ZIP 29129) at $1,358, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 37.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29512. About 3.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,378. 1.54% of ZIP 29512 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 367.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29512 premiums risen 2.2%, spanning $1,328 to $1,407 (five-year average: $1,365), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 29512 Compares

vs National Average
$1,357 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,357 vs $1,765
23% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29512, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,357
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29512.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,328 -
2019 $1,407 +6.0%
2020 $1,369 -2.7%
2021 $1,363 -0.4%
2022 $1,357 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,365
Premium Range
$1,328 - $1,407
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29512

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 29512?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29512 (Bennettsville, SC) averages $1,357 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #235 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bennettsville, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29512: a claims frequency of 3.32%, a loss ratio of 37.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.54%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29512 compared to the national average?
At $1,357/yr, ZIP 29512 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29512?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29512 is 1.54%, a rise of 367.7% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29512 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29512 have ranged from $1,328 to $1,407, with a 5-year average of $1,365. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 29512 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29512 runs 23% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,357/yr), ranking #235 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.