ZIP 29596 · Marlboro County

Wallace, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29596, Wallace, South Carolina.

81.4%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#284 of 366
South Carolina rank
14
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29596 (Wallace, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,283/yr, 30th percentile nationally, 28% below the U.S. norm.

$1,283
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,283/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $33,529
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+71.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29596 (Wallace, SC)

ZIP 29596 (Wallace, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,283 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 28% below that mark and lands in the 30th national percentile. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 27% below, ranking #284 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Tamassee (ZIP 29686) at $1,285, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29596 shows a 81.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.12% of policies in ZIP 29596 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,529. 0.57% of ZIP 29596 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 71.1% 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 29596 have fallen by 1.9%, ranging from $1,267 to $1,311 with a five-year average of $1,292, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 29596 Compares

vs National Average
$1,283 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,283 vs $1,765
27% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29596, 2018–2022

$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,283
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29596.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,308 -
2019 $1,267 -3.1%
2020 $1,311 +3.5%
2021 $1,290 -1.6%
2022 $1,283 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,292
Premium Range
$1,267 - $1,311
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29596

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 29596?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29596 (Wallace, SC) averages $1,283 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 30th percentile, #284 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wallace, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29596: claims frequency (3.12%), loss ratio (81.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.57%), together placing this ZIP at the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29596 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29596 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,283/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29596?
ZIP 29596 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.57% in South Carolina, a rise of 71.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29596 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29596 have ranged from $1,267 to $1,311, with a 5-year average of $1,292. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 29596 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29596 runs 27% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,283/yr), ranking #284 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.