ZIP 29572 · Horry County

Myrtle Beach, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29572, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

8.7%
Loss ratio
8.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#26 of 366
South Carolina rank
371
Policies

The verdict

Myrtle Beach, SC (ZIP 29572) averages $2,935/yr for homeowners insurance, 65% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally.

$2,935
Avg premium (2022)
+65%
vs U.S. average
+7.4%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,935/yr
+7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.67%
Avg severity: $15,235
Nonrenewal Rate
8.12%
+164.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29572 (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29572 (Myrtle Beach, SC) pay an average of $2,935 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 371 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 65% above that mark and lands in the 94th national percentile. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 66% above, ranking #26 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Charleston (ZIP 29407) at $2,939, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29572 shows a 8.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,235. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 8.12% in this ZIP, a rise of 164.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29572 premiums risen 7.4%, spanning $2,733 to $2,982 (five-year average: $2,904), an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 29572 Compares

vs National Average
$2,935 vs $1,776
65% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,935 vs $1,765
66% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29572, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,935
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29572.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,733 -
2019 $2,915 +6.6%
2020 $2,954 +1.3%
2021 $2,982 +1.0%
2022 $2,935 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,904
Premium Range
$2,733 - $2,982
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29572

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 29572?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #26 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, ZIP 29572 (Myrtle Beach, SC) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,935 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Myrtle Beach, SC?
In ZIP 29572, insurers report a 8.7% loss ratio, a 1.67% claims frequency, and a 8.12% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29572 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29572 lands in the 94th percentile: its $2,935/yr average is 65% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29572?
Insurers decline to renew 8.12% of policies in ZIP 29572 in South Carolina, a rise of 164.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29572 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29572 have ranged from $2,733 to $2,982, with a 5-year average of $2,904. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 29572 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29572 averages $2,935/yr, 66% above that figure, ranking #26 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.