ZIP 29657 · Pickens County

Liberty, SC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 29657, Liberty, South Carolina averages $1,162/yr.

33.2%
Loss ratio
2.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#342 of 366
South Carolina rank
91
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Liberty, SC sits #20,452 nationally on average premium ($1,162) versus #2,386 on nonrenewal rate (2.16%).

$1,162
Avg premium (2022)
#20,452
of 25,593 on premium
#2,386
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
20th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
42/100
29657 - Liberty, SC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,162/yr
Avg premium, 80th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
77.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
45.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 29657's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,162 Among the lowest lower than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 29657. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in South Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 29657; crosshairs: South Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$356.4$4073.2$7790.1$11506.9$15223.70%4.2%8.3%12.5%16.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 29683 · Slater $1,032/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 29385 · Wellford $1,113/yr · 4.17%
  • ZIP 29845 · Plum Branch $1,140/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 29657 · Liberty (this ZIP) $1,162/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 29334 · Duncan $1,198/yr · 6.47%
  • ZIP 29743 · Smyrna $1,217/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 29640 · Easley $1,229/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 29172 · West Columbia $1,241/yr · 3.14%
  • ZIP 29376 · Roebuck $1,249/yr · 4.38%
  • ZIP 29627 · Belton $1,259/yr · 2.66%
  • ZIP 29673 · Piedmont $1,269/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 29332 · Cross Hill $1,285/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 29630 · Central $1,294/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 29831 · Jackson $1,305/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 29697 · Williamston $1,311/yr · 2.81%
  • ZIP 29055 · Great Falls $1,325/yr · 3.92%
  • ZIP 29653 · Hodges $1,336/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 29058 · Heath Springs $1,355/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 29626 · Anderson $1,366/yr · 3.00%
  • ZIP 29112 · North $1,381/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 29052 · Gadsden $1,398/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 29817 · Blackville $1,416/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 29180 · Winnsboro $1,424/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 29040 · Dalzell $1,440/yr · 6.20%
  • ZIP 29154 · Sumter $1,458/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 29061 · Hopkins $1,470/yr · 5.99%
  • ZIP 29635 · Cleveland $1,496/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 29212 · Columbia $1,512/yr · 4.84%
  • ZIP 29715 · Fort Mill $1,529/yr · 7.16%
  • ZIP 29115 · Orangeburg $1,547/yr · 4.14%
  • ZIP 29036 · Chapin $1,570/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 29580 · Nesmith $1,592/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 29565 · Latta $1,620/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 29056 · Greeleyville $1,643/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 29162 · Turbeville $1,654/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 29554 · Hemingway $1,690/yr · 2.10%
  • ZIP 29810 · Allendale $1,697/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 29477 · Saint George $1,737/yr · 2.46%
  • ZIP 29929 · Islandton $1,761/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 29672 · Seneca $1,820/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 29431 · Bonneau $1,894/yr · 2.94%
  • ZIP 29588 · Myrtle Beach $1,936/yr · 11.17%
  • ZIP 29418 · North Charleston $2,047/yr · 12.62%
  • ZIP 29909 · Okatie $2,257/yr · 15.87%
  • ZIP 29940 · Seabrook $2,719/yr · 6.53%
  • ZIP 29907 · Beaufort $3,017/yr · 4.43%
  • ZIP 29403 · Charleston $3,557/yr · 7.68%
  • ZIP 29455 · Johns Island $4,347/yr · 11.27%
  • ZIP 29401 · Charleston $14,548/yr · 0.37%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,162/yr
Below-median premium
+7.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.24%
Avg severity: $11,893
Nonrenewal Rate
2.16%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+186.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29657 (Liberty, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29657 (Liberty, SC) pay an average of $1,162 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 91 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29657 comes in 35% below, the 20th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 34% (below), ranking #342 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Iva (ZIP 29655) at $1,163, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,893. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.16% in this ZIP, a rise of 186.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29657 premiums risen 7.9%, spanning $1,077 to $1,162 (five-year average: $1,120), an annualized rate of +1.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Pickens County in the upper risk band at 77.6 (Relatively Low): national 78th percentile, #24/46 inside South Carolina, and 10% above the 70.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 41.0 · Community Resilience 45.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 29657 Compares

vs National Average
$1,162 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,162 vs $1,765
34% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29657, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,162
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29657.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,077 -
2019 $1,114 +3.4%
2020 $1,120 +0.5%
2021 $1,128 +0.8%
2022 $1,162 +3.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 29657 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,120
Premium Range
$1,077 - $1,162
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Pickens County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 29657 via FIPS 45077. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
77.6
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#24
of 46 South Carolina counties · state mean 70.7
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,354,208

Social Vulnerability Index 41.0 · Community Resilience 45.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: South Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 29657's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 29657: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside South Carolina. County hazard context (Pickens, NRI 77.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,162/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.16% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 29657?
At just the 20th national percentile, #342 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, homeowners in ZIP 29657 (Liberty, SC) pay a comparatively low $1,162 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Liberty, SC?
In ZIP 29657, insurers report a 33.2% loss ratio, a 3.24% claims frequency, and a 2.16% nonrenewal rate, the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29657 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29657 premiums of $1,162/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29657?
ZIP 29657 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.16% in South Carolina, a rise of 186.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29657 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29657 have ranged from $1,077 to $1,162, with a 5-year average of $1,120. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 29657 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29657 runs 34% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,162/yr), ranking #342 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 29657?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 29657 (Pickens) is 77.6 - #24/46 in South Carolina, 78th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 29657

This ZIP's premiums run at the 20th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.