ZIP 29530 · Florence County

Coward, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29530, Coward, South Carolina.

98.0%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#135 of 366
South Carolina rank
29
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29530 (Coward, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,577/yr, 52nd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,577
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+16.2%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,577/yr
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
98.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.82%
Avg severity: $84,755
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
+208.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29530 (Coward, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29530 (Coward, SC) runs $1,577 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 29 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29530 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #135 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Liberty Hill (ZIP 29074) at $1,579, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 98.0%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 29530. 1.82% of policies in ZIP 29530 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $84,755. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.09% in this ZIP, a rise of 208.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29530 have risen by 16.2%, ranging from $1,357 to $1,577 with a five-year average of $1,463, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 29530 Compares

vs National Average
$1,577 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,577 vs $1,765
11% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29530, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,577
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29530.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,357 -
2019 $1,427 +5.1%
2020 $1,459 +2.3%
2021 $1,495 +2.4%
2022 $1,577 +5.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,463
Premium Range
$1,357 - $1,577
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29530

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 29530?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #135 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, ZIP 29530 (Coward, SC) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,577 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Coward, SC?
In ZIP 29530, insurers report a 98.0% loss ratio, a 1.82% claims frequency, and a 1.09% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29530 compared to the national average?
At $1,577/yr, ZIP 29530 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29530?
ZIP 29530 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.09% in South Carolina, a rise of 208.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29530 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29530 runs $1,357-$1,577 (5-year average $1,463). The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 29530 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29530 averages $1,577/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #135 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.