ZIP 29853 · Barnwell County

Williston, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29853, Williston, South Carolina.

19.0%
Loss ratio
2.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#205 of 366
South Carolina rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Williston, SC (ZIP 29853) runs $1,417/yr on average: the 40th percentile nationally and 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,417
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
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)
$1,417/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.51%
Avg severity: $5,981
Nonrenewal Rate
2.07%
+125.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29853 (Williston, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29853 (Williston, SC) runs $1,417 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29853 in the 40th percentile, 20% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #205 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Marietta (ZIP 29661) at $1,417, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29853. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.51%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,981. Insurers decline to renew 2.07% of policies in ZIP 29853 at expiration, a rise of 125.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 29853 costs have fallen 1.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,417 to a high of $1,444, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 29853 Compares

vs National Average
$1,417 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,417 vs $1,765
20% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29853, 2018–2022

$1,410$1,420$1,430$1,440$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,417
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29853.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,444 -
2019 $1,431 -0.9%
2020 $1,417 -1.0%
2021 $1,443 +1.9%
2022 $1,417 -1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,430
Premium Range
$1,417 - $1,444
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29853

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 29853?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 29853 (Williston, SC) averages $1,417 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 40th percentile, #205 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Williston, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29853: claims frequency (4.51%), loss ratio (19.0%), and nonrenewal rate (2.07%), together placing this ZIP at the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29853 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29853 lands in the 40th percentile: its $1,417/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29853?
ZIP 29853 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.07% in South Carolina, a rise of 125.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29853 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29853 have ranged from $1,417 to $1,444, with a 5-year average of $1,430. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 29853 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29853 has an average premium of $1,417/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #205 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.