ZIP 29575 · Horry County

Myrtle Beach, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29575, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

14.8%
Loss ratio
7.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#40 of 366
South Carolina rank
593
Policies

The verdict

Myrtle Beach, SC (ZIP 29575) averages $2,226/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally.

$2,226
Avg premium (2022)
+25%
vs U.S. average
+14.5%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,226/yr
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $10,563
Nonrenewal Rate
7.29%
+99.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29575 (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29575 (Myrtle Beach, SC) pay an average of $2,226 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 593 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29575 in the 83rd percentile, 25% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29575 is 26% above, ranking #40 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Murrells Inlet (ZIP 29576) at $2,230, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 14.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,563. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 7.29% in this ZIP, a rise of 99.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.5% through 2022, ranging $1,911 to $2,226 with a 5-year average of $2,000, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 29575 Compares

vs National Average
$2,226 vs $1,776
25% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,226 vs $1,765
26% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29575, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,226
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29575.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,944 -
2019 $1,911 -1.7%
2020 $1,968 +3.0%
2021 $1,950 -0.9%
2022 $2,226 +14.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,000
Premium Range
$1,911 - $2,226
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29575

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 29575?
ZIP 29575 (Myrtle Beach, SC) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,226 per year as of 2022, in the 83rd percentile nationally, #40 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29575: a claims frequency of 3.12%, a loss ratio of 14.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 7.29%, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29575 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29575 premiums of $2,226/yr are 25% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29575?
ZIP 29575 shows a nonrenewal rate of 7.29% in South Carolina, a rise of 99.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29575 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29575 have ranged from $1,911 to $2,226, with a 5-year average of $2,000. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 29575 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29575 runs 26% above the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $2,226/yr), ranking #40 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.