ZIP 29671 · Pickens County

Pickens, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29671, Pickens, South Carolina.

54.5%
Loss ratio
1.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#334 of 366
South Carolina rank
54
Policies

The verdict

Pickens, SC (ZIP 29671) averages $1,200/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,200
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,200/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.28%
Avg severity: $15,265
Nonrenewal Rate
1.70%
+100.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29671 (Pickens, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29671 (Pickens, SC) runs $1,200 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 54 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29671 comes in 32% below, the 23rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 32% below, ranking #334 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Duncan (ZIP 29334) at $1,198, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29671 shows a 54.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,265. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.70%, a rise of 100.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29671 have risen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,151 to $1,200 with a five-year average of $1,179, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 29671 Compares

vs National Average
$1,200 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,200 vs $1,765
32% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29671, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,200
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29671.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,151 -
2019 $1,171 +1.7%
2020 $1,184 +1.2%
2021 $1,189 +0.4%
2022 $1,200 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,179
Premium Range
$1,151 - $1,200
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29671

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 29671?
ZIP 29671 (Pickens, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,200 per year as of 2022 (23rd percentile, #334 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pickens, SC?
In ZIP 29671, insurers report a 54.5% loss ratio, a 4.28% claims frequency, and a 1.70% nonrenewal rate, the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29671 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29671 lands in the 23rd percentile: its $1,200/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29671?
Insurers decline to renew 1.70% of policies in ZIP 29671 in South Carolina, a rise of 100.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29671 over 5 years?
ZIP 29671 premiums spanned $1,151 to $1,200 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,179. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 29671 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29671 runs 32% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,200/yr), ranking #334 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.