ZIP 29630 · Pickens County

Central, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29630, Central, South Carolina.

31.4%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#275 of 366
South Carolina rank
90
Policies

The verdict

Central, SC (ZIP 29630) averages $1,294/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,294
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+7.3%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,294/yr
+7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.40%
Avg severity: $9,240
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
+93.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29630 (Central, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29630 (Central, SC) pay an average of $1,294 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 90 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29630 in the 31st percentile, 27% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #275 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Blenheim (ZIP 29516) at $1,294, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29630 is 31.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,240. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.68%, a rise of 93.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29630 costs have risen 7.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,206 to a high of $1,294, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 29630 Compares

vs National Average
$1,294 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,294 vs $1,765
27% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29630, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,294
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29630.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,206 -
2019 $1,228 +1.9%
2020 $1,240 +1.0%
2021 $1,248 +0.6%
2022 $1,294 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,243
Premium Range
$1,206 - $1,294
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29630

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 29630?
ZIP 29630 (Central, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,294 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #275 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed +7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Central, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29630: claims frequency (4.40%), loss ratio (31.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.68%), together placing this ZIP at the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29630 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29630 lands in the 31st percentile: its $1,294/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29630?
ZIP 29630 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.68% in South Carolina, a rise of 93.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29630 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29630 runs $1,206-$1,294 (5-year average $1,243). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 29630 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29630 runs 27% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,294/yr), ranking #275 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.