ZIP 29582 · Horry County

North Myrtle Beach, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29582, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

13.2%
Loss ratio
12.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#36 of 366
South Carolina rank
257
Policies

The verdict

At $2,334/yr, North Myrtle Beach, SC (ZIP 29582) sits in the 85th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% above the U.S. average.

$2,334
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
+16.7%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,334/yr
+16.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.73%
Avg severity: $11,289
Nonrenewal Rate
12.95%
+146.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29582 (North Myrtle Beach, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29582 (North Myrtle Beach, SC) runs $2,334 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 257 reported policies. That is 31% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 32% above that figure, ranking #36 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Beaufort (ZIP 29906) at $2,354, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29582. 2.73% of policies in ZIP 29582 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,289. 12.95% of ZIP 29582 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 146.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29582 have risen by 16.7%, ranging from $1,999 to $2,334 with a five-year average of $2,122, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 29582 Compares

vs National Average
$2,334 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,334 vs $1,765
32% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29582, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,334
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29582.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,999 -
2019 $2,005 +0.3%
2020 $2,117 +5.6%
2021 $2,153 +1.7%
2022 $2,334 +8.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,122
Premium Range
$1,999 - $2,334
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29582

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 29582?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 29582 (North Myrtle Beach, SC): $2,334/year as of 2022, the 85th national percentile, #36 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +16.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29582: a claims frequency of 2.73%, a loss ratio of 13.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 12.95%, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29582 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29582 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,334/yr average is 31% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29582?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29582 is 12.95%, a rise of 146.6% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29582 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29582 have ranged from $1,999 to $2,334, with a 5-year average of $2,122. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 29582 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29582 runs 32% above the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $2,334/yr), ranking #36 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.