ZIP 29906 · Beaufort County

Beaufort, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29906, Beaufort, South Carolina.

17.7%
Loss ratio
19.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 366
South Carolina rank
173
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29906 (Beaufort, SC) homeowners insurance averages $2,354/yr, 86th percentile nationally, 33% above the U.S. norm.

$2,354
Avg premium (2022)
+33%
vs U.S. average
-6.2%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,354/yr
-6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.69%
Avg severity: $11,280
Nonrenewal Rate
19.24%
+94.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29906 (Beaufort, SC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29906 (Beaufort, SC) at $2,354 per year for 2022 across approximately 173 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 29906 in the 86th percentile, 33% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 33% above that figure, ranking #35 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Charleston (ZIP 29414) at $2,360, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 29906. 3.69% of policies in ZIP 29906 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,280. Insurers decline to renew 19.24% of policies in ZIP 29906 at expiration, a rise of 94.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 6.2% through 2022, ranging $2,288 to $2,510 with a 5-year average of $2,395, an annualized rate of -1.6% 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 29906 Compares

vs National Average
$2,354 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,354 vs $1,765
33% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29906, 2018–2022

$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,354
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29906.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,510 -
2019 $2,451 -2.3%
2020 $2,374 -3.2%
2021 $2,288 -3.6%
2022 $2,354 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,395
Premium Range
$2,288 - $2,510
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29906

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 29906?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 29906 (Beaufort, SC): $2,354/year as of 2022, the 86th national percentile, #35 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Beaufort, SC?
In ZIP 29906, insurers report a 17.7% loss ratio, a 3.69% claims frequency, and a 19.24% nonrenewal rate, the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29906 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29906 lands in the 86th percentile: its $2,354/yr average is 33% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29906?
Insurers decline to renew 19.24% of policies in ZIP 29906 in South Carolina, a rise of 94.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29906 over 5 years?
ZIP 29906 premiums spanned $2,288 to $2,510 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,395. The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 29906 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29906 has an average premium of $2,354/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 33% above the state average, ranking #35 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.