ZIP 29832 · Edgefield County
Johnston, SC Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29832, Johnston, South Carolina.
- 41.3%
- Loss ratio
- 2.66%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #196 of 366
- South Carolina rank
- 21
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 29832 (Johnston, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,428/yr, 41st percentile nationally, 20% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,428
- Avg premium (2022)
- -20%
- vs U.S. average
- -1.6%
- since 2018
- 41st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 29832 (Johnston, SC)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29832 (Johnston, SC) at $1,428 per year for 2022 across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #196 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Branchville (ZIP 29432) at $1,427, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 29832 is 41.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.37% of policies in ZIP 29832 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,507. 2.66% of ZIP 29832 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 328.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29832 costs have fallen 1.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,423 to a high of $1,484, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 29832 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 29832, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,451 | - |
| 2019 | $1,484 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,443 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,423 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | $1,428 | +0.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 29832
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 29832 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how South Carolina compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. South Carolina overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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