ZIP 29709 · Chesterfield County

Chesterfield, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29709, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

32.6%
Loss ratio
1.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#245 of 366
South Carolina rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chesterfield, SC (ZIP 29709) runs $1,335/yr on average: the 34th percentile nationally and 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,335
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
-3.3%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,335/yr
-3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.07%
Avg severity: $8,578
Nonrenewal Rate
1.85%
+1227.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29709 (Chesterfield, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29709 (Chesterfield, SC) runs $1,335 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 25 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 24% below, ranking #245 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Lancaster (ZIP 29720) at $1,334, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29709 is 32.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,578. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.85%, a rise of 1227.6% 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 29709 premiums fallen 3.3%, spanning $1,335 to $1,419 (five-year average: $1,380), an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 29709 Compares

vs National Average
$1,335 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,335 vs $1,765
24% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29709, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440 20182019202020212022 $1,335
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29709.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,380 -
2019 $1,419 +2.8%
2020 $1,417 -0.2%
2021 $1,351 -4.6%
2022 $1,335 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,380
Premium Range
$1,335 - $1,419
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29709

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 29709?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29709 (Chesterfield, SC) averages $1,335 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 34th percentile, #245 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chesterfield, SC?
In ZIP 29709, insurers report a 32.6% loss ratio, a 5.07% claims frequency, and a 1.85% nonrenewal rate, the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29709 compared to the national average?
At $1,335/yr, ZIP 29709 runs 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29709?
Insurers decline to renew 1.85% of policies in ZIP 29709 in South Carolina, a rise of 1227.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29709 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29709 have ranged from $1,335 to $1,419, with a 5-year average of $1,380. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 29709 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29709 has an average premium of $1,335/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #245 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.