ZIP 29550 · Darlington County

Hartsville, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29550, Hartsville, South Carolina.

82.1%
Loss ratio
1.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#125 of 366
South Carolina rank
58
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29550 (Hartsville, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,615/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,615
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
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)
$1,615/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
82.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.55%
Avg severity: $12,570
Nonrenewal Rate
1.55%
+97.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29550 (Hartsville, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29550 (Hartsville, SC) runs $1,615 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 58 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29550 is 8% below, ranking #125 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is New Zion (ZIP 29111) at $1,616, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29550 shows a 82.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 10.55% of policies in ZIP 29550 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,570. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.55%, a rise of 97.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29550 costs have risen 1.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,594 to a high of $1,634, 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 29550 Compares

vs National Average
$1,615 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,615 vs $1,765
8% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29550, 2018–2022

$1,590$1,600$1,610$1,620$1,630$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,615
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29550.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,594 -
2019 $1,615 +1.3%
2020 $1,634 +1.2%
2021 $1,594 -2.5%
2022 $1,615 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,610
Premium Range
$1,594 - $1,634
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29550

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 29550?
ZIP 29550 (Hartsville, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,615 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #125 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hartsville, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29550: a claims frequency of 10.55%, a loss ratio of 82.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.55%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29550 compared to the national average?
At $1,615/yr, ZIP 29550 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29550?
Insurers decline to renew 1.55% of policies in ZIP 29550 in South Carolina, a rise of 97.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29550 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29550 runs $1,594-$1,634 (5-year average $1,610). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 29550 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29550 has an average premium of $1,615/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #125 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.