ZIP 29685 · Pickens County

Sunset, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29685, Sunset, South Carolina.

27.8%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#24 of 366
South Carolina rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $2,949/yr, Sunset, SC (ZIP 29685) sits in the 94th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 66% above the U.S. average.

$2,949
Avg premium (2022)
+66%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,949/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.57%
Avg severity: $14,737
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+162.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29685 (Sunset, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29685 (Sunset, SC) pay an average of $2,949 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 66% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 67% above, ranking #24 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Charleston (ZIP 29407) at $2,939, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,737. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.98%, a rise of 162.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29685 premiums risen 9.9%, spanning $2,683 to $2,967 (five-year average: $2,864), an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 29685 Compares

vs National Average
$2,949 vs $1,776
66% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,949 vs $1,765
67% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29685, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,949
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29685.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,683 -
2019 $2,755 +2.7%
2020 $2,967 +7.7%
2021 $2,965 -0.1%
2022 $2,949 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,864
Premium Range
$2,683 - $2,967
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29685

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 29685?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 29685 (Sunset, SC): $2,949/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #24 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sunset, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29685: a claims frequency of 5.57%, a loss ratio of 27.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.98%, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29685 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29685 premiums of $2,949/yr are 66% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29685?
Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 29685 in South Carolina, a rise of 162.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29685 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29685 runs $2,683-$2,967 (5-year average $2,864). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 29685 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29685 has an average premium of $2,949/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 67% above the state average, ranking #24 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.