ZIP 29838 · Edgefield County

Modoc, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29838, Modoc, South Carolina.

5.1%
Loss ratio
2.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#105 of 366
South Carolina rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29838 (Modoc, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,656/yr, 58th percentile nationally, 7% below the U.S. norm.

$1,656
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,656/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.50%
Avg severity: $3,377
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29838 (Modoc, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29838 (Modoc, SC) pay an average of $1,656 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally. South Carolina homeowners pay $1,765 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #105 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Turbeville (ZIP 29162) at $1,654, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 5.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,377. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.00%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.1% through 2022, ranging $1,606 to $1,733 with a 5-year average of $1,654, 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 29838 Compares

vs National Average
$1,656 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,656 vs $1,765
6% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29838, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,656
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29838.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,606 -
2019 $1,650 +2.7%
2020 $1,733 +5.0%
2021 $1,626 -6.2%
2022 $1,656 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,654
Premium Range
$1,606 - $1,733
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29838

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 29838?
ZIP 29838 (Modoc, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,656 per year as of 2022 (58th percentile, #105 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Modoc, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29838: claims frequency (2.50%), loss ratio (5.1%), and nonrenewal rate (2.00%), together placing this ZIP at the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29838 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29838 premiums of $1,656/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29838?
ZIP 29838 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.00% in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29838 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29838 have ranged from $1,606 to $1,733, with a 5-year average of $1,654. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 29838 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29838 runs 6% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,656/yr), ranking #105 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.