ZIP 29617 · Greenville County

Greenville, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29617, Greenville, South Carolina.

35.0%
Loss ratio
2.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#357 of 366
South Carolina rank
426
Policies

The verdict

Greenville, SC (ZIP 29617) averages $1,117/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,117
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,117/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.85%
Avg severity: $13,741
Nonrenewal Rate
2.30%
+211.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29617 (Greenville, SC)

ZIP 29617 (Greenville, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,117 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 426 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29617 comes in 37% below, the 16th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29617 is 37% below, ranking #357 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Wellford (ZIP 29385) at $1,113, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29617 is 35.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.85% of policies in ZIP 29617 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,741. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.30%, a rise of 211.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29617 have risen by 4.6%, ranging from $1,068 to $1,117 with a five-year average of $1,095, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 29617 Compares

vs National Average
$1,117 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,117 vs $1,765
37% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29617, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,117
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29617.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,068 -
2019 $1,091 +2.1%
2020 $1,095 +0.4%
2021 $1,106 +1.1%
2022 $1,117 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,095
Premium Range
$1,068 - $1,117
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29617

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 29617?
ZIP 29617 (Greenville, SC) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,117 per year, #357 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Greenville, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29617: a claims frequency of 2.85%, a loss ratio of 35.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.30%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29617 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29617 premiums of $1,117/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29617?
Insurers decline to renew 2.30% of policies in ZIP 29617 in South Carolina, a rise of 211.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29617 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29617 runs $1,068-$1,117 (5-year average $1,095). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 29617 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29617 averages $1,117/yr, 37% below that figure, ranking #357 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.