ZIP 29704 · York County

Catawba, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29704, Catawba, South Carolina.

31.4%
Loss ratio
2.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#253 of 366
South Carolina rank
53
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Catawba, SC (ZIP 29704) runs $1,322/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,322
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+6.6%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,322/yr
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.92%
Avg severity: $8,443
Nonrenewal Rate
2.02%
+356.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29704 (Catawba, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29704 (Catawba, SC) runs $1,322 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 53 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29704 comes in 26% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29704 is 25% below, ranking #253 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Trenton (ZIP 29847) at $1,323, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29704. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,443. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.02% in this ZIP, a rise of 356.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29704 costs have risen 6.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,241 to a high of $1,322, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 29704 Compares

vs National Average
$1,322 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,322 vs $1,765
25% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29704, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340 20182019202020212022 $1,322
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29704.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,241 -
2019 $1,272 +2.5%
2020 $1,284 +1.0%
2021 $1,249 -2.7%
2022 $1,322 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,273
Premium Range
$1,241 - $1,322
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29704

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 29704?
ZIP 29704 (Catawba, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,322 per year as of 2022 (33rd percentile, #253 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed +6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Catawba, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29704: claims frequency (4.92%), loss ratio (31.4%), and nonrenewal rate (2.02%), together placing this ZIP at the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29704 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29704 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,322/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29704?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29704 is 2.02%, a rise of 356.6% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29704 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29704 have ranged from $1,241 to $1,322, with a 5-year average of $1,273. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 29704 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29704 runs 25% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,322/yr), ranking #253 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.