ZIP 29821 Insurance Data

Clarks Hill, South Carolina · McCormick County · 9 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,530/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.07%
Avg severity: $4,865
Nonrenewal Rate
1.38%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29821 (Clarks Hill, SC)

ZIP 29821 (Clarks Hill, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,530 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 13% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29821 is 6.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,865. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.38% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29821 have risen by 3.4%, ranging from $1,480 to $1,579 with a five-year average of $1,530 — an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 29821 Compares

vs National Average
$1,530 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,530 vs $1,765
13% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,480
2019 $1,551 +4.8%
2020 $1,508 -2.8%
2021 $1,579 +4.7%
2022 $1,530 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,530
Premium Range
$1,480 - $1,579
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% 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 29821?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29821 (Clarks Hill, SC) is $1,530 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clarks Hill, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.07% in this ZIP), loss ratio (6.6%), and nonrenewal rates (1.38%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29821 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29821 premiums of $1,530/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29821?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29821 is 1.38%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29821 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29821 have ranged from $1,480 to $1,579, with a 5-year average of $1,530. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 29821 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29821 has an average premium of $1,530/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average.

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