ZIP 29672 · Oconee County

Seneca, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29672, Seneca, South Carolina.

30.0%
Loss ratio
1.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#68 of 366
South Carolina rank
118
Policies

The verdict

Seneca, SC (ZIP 29672) averages $1,820/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally.

$1,820
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+10.8%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,820/yr
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.46%
Avg severity: $9,993
Nonrenewal Rate
1.11%
+112.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29672 (Seneca, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29672 (Seneca, SC) runs $1,820 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 118 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29672 comes in 2% above, the 67th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #68 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Little River (ZIP 29566) at $1,827, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 5.46% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,993. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.11%, a rise of 112.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.8% through 2022, ranging $1,642 to $1,820 with a 5-year average of $1,727, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 29672 Compares

vs National Average
$1,820 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,820 vs $1,765
3% above state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29672, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,820
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29672.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,642 -
2019 $1,668 +1.6%
2020 $1,735 +4.1%
2021 $1,768 +1.9%
2022 $1,820 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,727
Premium Range
$1,642 - $1,820
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29672

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 29672?
ZIP 29672 (Seneca, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,820 per year as of 2022 (67th percentile, #68 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seneca, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29672: a claims frequency of 5.46%, a loss ratio of 30.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.11%, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29672 compared to the national average?
At $1,820/yr, ZIP 29672 runs 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29672?
Insurers decline to renew 1.11% of policies in ZIP 29672 in South Carolina, a rise of 112.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29672 over 5 years?
ZIP 29672 premiums spanned $1,642 to $1,820 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,727. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 29672 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29672 averages $1,820/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #68 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.