ZIP 29708 Insurance Data

Fort Mill, South Carolina · York County · 505 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,694/yr
+9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.12%
Avg severity: $12,242
Nonrenewal Rate
5.16%
+760.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29708 (Fort Mill, SC)

ZIP 29708 (Fort Mill, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,694 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 505 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 4% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29708 is 51.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 7.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,242. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 5.16% in this ZIP, a rise of 760.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29708 have risen by 9.0%, ranging from $1,554 to $1,694 with a five-year average of $1,625 — an annualized rate of +2.2% per year. 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 29708 Compares

vs National Average
$1,694 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,694 vs $1,765
4% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,554
2019 $1,606 +3.4%
2020 $1,631 +1.5%
2021 $1,643 +0.7%
2022 $1,694 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,625
Premium Range
$1,554 - $1,694
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 29708?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29708 (Fort Mill, SC) is $1,694 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Mill, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (7.12% in this ZIP), loss ratio (51.4%), and nonrenewal rates (5.16%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29708 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29708 premiums of $1,694/yr are 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29708?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29708 is 5.16%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +760.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29708 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29708 have ranged from $1,554 to $1,694, with a 5-year average of $1,625. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 29708 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29708 has an average premium of $1,694/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average.

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