ZIP 29628 · Abbeville County

Calhoun Falls, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29628, Calhoun Falls, South Carolina.

95.7%
Loss ratio
2.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#345 of 366
South Carolina rank
21
Policies

The verdict

At $1,152/yr, Calhoun Falls, SC (ZIP 29628) sits in the 19th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,152
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+10.5%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,152/yr
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
95.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.94%
Avg severity: $15,878
Nonrenewal Rate
2.08%
+159.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29628 (Calhoun Falls, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29628 (Calhoun Falls, SC) pay an average of $1,152 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 35% (below), ranking #345 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Troy (ZIP 29848) at $1,150, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 95.7%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 29628. About 6.94% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,878. 2.08% of ZIP 29628 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 159.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.5% through 2022, ranging $1,043 to $1,152 with a 5-year average of $1,082, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 29628 Compares

vs National Average
$1,152 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,152 vs $1,765
35% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29628, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,152
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29628.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,043 -
2019 $1,071 +2.7%
2020 $1,064 -0.6%
2021 $1,079 +1.4%
2022 $1,152 +6.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,082
Premium Range
$1,043 - $1,152
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29628

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 29628?
At just the 19th national percentile, #345 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 29628 (Calhoun Falls, SC) pay a comparatively low $1,152 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Calhoun Falls, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29628: a claims frequency of 6.94%, a loss ratio of 95.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.08%, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29628 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29628 premiums of $1,152/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29628?
Insurers decline to renew 2.08% of policies in ZIP 29628 in South Carolina, a rise of 159.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29628 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29628 have ranged from $1,043 to $1,152, with a 5-year average of $1,082. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 29628 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29628 runs 35% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,152/yr), ranking #345 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.