ZIP 29544 · Horry County

Galivants Ferry, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29544, Galivants Ferry, South Carolina.

108.3%
Loss ratio
8.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#122 of 366
South Carolina rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Galivants Ferry, SC (ZIP 29544) averages $1,618/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally.

$1,618
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
-12.5%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,618/yr
-12.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
108.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.22%
Avg severity: $19,017
Nonrenewal Rate
8.53%
+49.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29544 (Galivants Ferry, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29544 (Galivants Ferry, SC) pay an average of $1,618 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #122 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Pamplico (ZIP 29583) at $1,617, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29544 shows a 108.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 9.22% of policies in ZIP 29544 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,017. 8.53% of ZIP 29544 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 49.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 12.5% through 2022, ranging $1,618 to $1,850 with a 5-year average of $1,730, an annualized rate of -3.3% 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 29544 Compares

vs National Average
$1,618 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,618 vs $1,765
8% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29544, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,618
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29544.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,850 -
2019 $1,799 -2.7%
2020 $1,751 -2.7%
2021 $1,634 -6.7%
2022 $1,618 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,730
Premium Range
$1,618 - $1,850
Annual Change Rate
-3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29544

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 29544?
ZIP 29544 (Galivants Ferry, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,618 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #122 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Galivants Ferry, SC?
Insurers in ZIP 29544 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 108.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 9.22% and a nonrenewal rate of 8.53%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29544 compared to the national average?
At $1,618/yr, ZIP 29544 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29544?
ZIP 29544 shows a nonrenewal rate of 8.53% in South Carolina, a rise of 49.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29544 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29544 runs $1,618-$1,850 (5-year average $1,730). The annualized change rate is -3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 29544 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29544 has an average premium of $1,618/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #122 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.