ZIP 29639 Insurance Data

Due West, South Carolina · Abbeville County · 39 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,432/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.77%
Avg severity: $4,901
Nonrenewal Rate
1.42%
+174.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29639 (Due West, SC)

ZIP 29639 (Due West, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,432 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 39 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 41th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 19% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29639 is 12.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.77%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,901. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.42% in this ZIP, a rise of 174.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29639 have risen by 5.8%, ranging from $1,304 to $1,432 with a five-year average of $1,370 — an annualized rate of +1.4% per year. 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 29639 Compares

vs National Average
$1,432 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,432 vs $1,765
19% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,353
2019 $1,380 +2.0%
2020 $1,304 -5.5%
2021 $1,382 +6.0%
2022 $1,432 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,370
Premium Range
$1,304 - $1,432
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 29639?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29639 (Due West, SC) is $1,432 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Due West, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.77% in this ZIP), loss ratio (12.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.42%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29639 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29639 premiums of $1,432/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29639?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29639 is 1.42%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +174.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29639 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29639 have ranged from $1,304 to $1,432, with a 5-year average of $1,370. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 29639 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29639 has an average premium of $1,432/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average.

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