ZIP 29516 · Marlboro County

Blenheim, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29516, Blenheim, South Carolina.

69.5%
Loss ratio
1.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#274 of 366
South Carolina rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29516 (Blenheim, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,294/yr, 31st percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. norm.

$1,294
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
-4.5%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,294/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.50%
Avg severity: $19,955
Nonrenewal Rate
1.80%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29516 (Blenheim, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29516 (Blenheim, SC) runs $1,294 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29516 comes in 27% below, the 31st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #274 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Central (ZIP 29630) at $1,294, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 69.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29516. 4.50% of policies in ZIP 29516 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,955. Insurers decline to renew 1.80% of policies in ZIP 29516 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29516 costs have fallen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,294 to a high of $1,386, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 29516 Compares

vs National Average
$1,294 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,294 vs $1,765
27% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29516, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,294
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29516.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,355 -
2019 $1,386 +2.3%
2020 $1,348 -2.7%
2021 $1,321 -2.0%
2022 $1,294 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,341
Premium Range
$1,294 - $1,386
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29516

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 29516?
ZIP 29516 (Blenheim, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,294 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #274 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blenheim, SC?
In ZIP 29516, insurers report a 69.5% loss ratio, a 4.50% claims frequency, and a 1.80% nonrenewal rate, the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29516 compared to the national average?
At $1,294/yr, ZIP 29516 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29516?
ZIP 29516 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.80% in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29516 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29516 runs $1,294-$1,386 (5-year average $1,341). The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 29516 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29516 averages $1,294/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #274 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium.

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