ZIP 29655 · Anderson County
Iva, SC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29655, Iva, South Carolina.
- 77.8%
- Loss ratio
- 2.27%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #341 of 366
- South Carolina rank
- 20
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,163/yr, Iva, SC (ZIP 29655) sits in the 20th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 34% below the U.S. average.
- $1,163
- Avg premium (2022)
- -34%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.7%
- since 2018
- 20th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 29655 (Iva, SC)
Homeowners in ZIP 29655 (Iva, SC) pay an average of $1,163 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 20 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29655 in the 20th percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #341 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Liberty (ZIP 29657) at $1,162, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 77.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29655. About 2.98% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,405. 2.27% of ZIP 29655 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 114.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29655 premiums risen 2.7%, spanning $1,133 to $1,163 (five-year average: $1,146), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 29655 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 29655, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,133 | - |
| 2019 | $1,133 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | $1,152 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $1,147 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | $1,163 | +1.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 29655
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 29655 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- South Carolina's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. South Carolina overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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