ZIP 29817 · Barnwell County

Blackville, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29817, Blackville, South Carolina.

31.8%
Loss ratio
1.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#206 of 366
South Carolina rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Blackville, SC (ZIP 29817) averages $1,416/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,416
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-4.5%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,416/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.74%
Avg severity: $7,851
Nonrenewal Rate
1.43%
+33.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29817 (Blackville, SC)

ZIP 29817 (Blackville, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,416 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 17 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #206 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Williston (ZIP 29853) at $1,417, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29817. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,851. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.43% in this ZIP, a rise of 33.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.5% through 2022, ranging $1,416 to $1,483 with a 5-year average of $1,442, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 29817 Compares

vs National Average
$1,416 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,416 vs $1,765
20% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29817, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,416
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29817.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,483 -
2019 $1,442 -2.7%
2020 $1,450 +0.5%
2021 $1,418 -2.2%
2022 $1,416 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,442
Premium Range
$1,416 - $1,483
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29817

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 29817?
ZIP 29817 (Blackville, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,416 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #206 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blackville, SC?
In ZIP 29817, insurers report a 31.8% loss ratio, a 5.74% claims frequency, and a 1.43% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29817 compared to the national average?
At $1,416/yr, ZIP 29817 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29817?
ZIP 29817 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.43% in South Carolina, a rise of 33.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29817 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29817 have ranged from $1,416 to $1,483, with a 5-year average of $1,442. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 29817 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29817 averages $1,416/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #206 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.