ZIP 29714 · Chester County

Fort Lawn, SC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 29714, Fort Lawn, South Carolina averages $1,256/yr.

86.4%
Loss ratio
2.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#300 of 366
South Carolina rank
34
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Fort Lawn, SC (ZIP 29714) ranks #18,482 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,256/yr) but #1,332 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (2.83%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,256
Avg premium (2022)
#18,482
of 25,593 on premium
#1,332
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
28th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
49/100
29714 - Fort Lawn, SC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,256/yr
Avg premium, 72nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
43.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
43.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 29714's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,256 Lower than most lower than 72% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 29714. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in South Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 29714; crosshairs: South Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$356.4$4073.2$7790.1$11506.9$15223.70%4.2%8.3%12.5%16.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 29683 · Slater $1,032/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 29385 · Wellford $1,113/yr · 4.17%
  • ZIP 29845 · Plum Branch $1,140/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 29657 · Liberty $1,162/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 29334 · Duncan $1,198/yr · 6.47%
  • ZIP 29743 · Smyrna $1,217/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 29640 · Easley $1,229/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 29172 · West Columbia $1,241/yr · 3.14%
  • ZIP 29376 · Roebuck $1,249/yr · 4.38%
  • ZIP 29714 · Fort Lawn (this ZIP) $1,256/yr · 2.83%
  • ZIP 29627 · Belton $1,259/yr · 2.66%
  • ZIP 29673 · Piedmont $1,269/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 29332 · Cross Hill $1,285/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 29630 · Central $1,294/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 29831 · Jackson $1,305/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 29697 · Williamston $1,311/yr · 2.81%
  • ZIP 29055 · Great Falls $1,325/yr · 3.92%
  • ZIP 29653 · Hodges $1,336/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 29058 · Heath Springs $1,355/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 29626 · Anderson $1,366/yr · 3.00%
  • ZIP 29112 · North $1,381/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 29052 · Gadsden $1,398/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 29817 · Blackville $1,416/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 29180 · Winnsboro $1,424/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 29040 · Dalzell $1,440/yr · 6.20%
  • ZIP 29154 · Sumter $1,458/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 29061 · Hopkins $1,470/yr · 5.99%
  • ZIP 29635 · Cleveland $1,496/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 29212 · Columbia $1,512/yr · 4.84%
  • ZIP 29715 · Fort Mill $1,529/yr · 7.16%
  • ZIP 29115 · Orangeburg $1,547/yr · 4.14%
  • ZIP 29036 · Chapin $1,570/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 29580 · Nesmith $1,592/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 29565 · Latta $1,620/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 29056 · Greeleyville $1,643/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 29162 · Turbeville $1,654/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 29554 · Hemingway $1,690/yr · 2.10%
  • ZIP 29810 · Allendale $1,697/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 29477 · Saint George $1,737/yr · 2.46%
  • ZIP 29929 · Islandton $1,761/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 29672 · Seneca $1,820/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 29431 · Bonneau $1,894/yr · 2.94%
  • ZIP 29588 · Myrtle Beach $1,936/yr · 11.17%
  • ZIP 29418 · North Charleston $2,047/yr · 12.62%
  • ZIP 29909 · Okatie $2,257/yr · 15.87%
  • ZIP 29940 · Seabrook $2,719/yr · 6.53%
  • ZIP 29907 · Beaufort $3,017/yr · 4.43%
  • ZIP 29403 · Charleston $3,557/yr · 7.68%
  • ZIP 29455 · Johns Island $4,347/yr · 11.27%
  • ZIP 29401 · Charleston $14,548/yr · 0.37%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,256/yr
Below-median premium
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.77%
Avg severity: $28,754
Nonrenewal Rate
2.83%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+1049.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29714 (Fort Lawn, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29714 (Fort Lawn, SC) pay an average of $1,256 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 34 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29714 comes in 29% below, the 28th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 29% below that figure, ranking #300 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Starr (ZIP 29684) at $1,258, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 86.4%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. About 3.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,754. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.83%, a rise of 1049.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29714 costs have risen 3.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,210 to a high of $1,256, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Chester County: score 43.2, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 43rd; in-state rank #39/46; 39% below South Carolina's 70.7 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 68.7 · Community Resilience 43.6.

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 29714 Compares

vs National Average
$1,256 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,256 vs $1,765
29% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29714, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,256
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29714.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,210 -
2019 $1,233 +1.9%
2020 $1,230 -0.3%
2021 $1,235 +0.4%
2022 $1,256 +1.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 29714, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,233
Premium Range
$1,210 - $1,256
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Chester County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 29714 via FIPS 45023. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
43.2
Relatively Low · 43rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#39
of 46 South Carolina counties · state mean 70.7
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,414,796

Social Vulnerability Index 68.7 · Community Resilience 43.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: South Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 29714

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 29714 in Chester County (NRI 43.2, hazard Tornado), both outside South Carolina. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,256/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.83% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 29714?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29714 (Fort Lawn, SC) averages $1,256 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 28th percentile, #300 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Lawn, SC?
In ZIP 29714, insurers report a 86.4% loss ratio, a 3.77% claims frequency, and a 2.83% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29714 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29714 premiums of $1,256/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29714?
Insurers decline to renew 2.83% of policies in ZIP 29714 in South Carolina, a rise of 1049.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29714 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29714 have ranged from $1,210 to $1,256, with a 5-year average of $1,233. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 29714 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29714 has an average premium of $1,256/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 29% below the state average, ranking #300 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 29714?
County NRI 43.2 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 29714 via Chester County FIPS 45023. In-state rank #39 of 46; national percentile 43rd; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 29714

This ZIP's premiums run at the 28th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.