ZIP 29907 · Beaufort County

Beaufort, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29907, Beaufort, South Carolina.

28.7%
Loss ratio
4.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#23 of 366
South Carolina rank
115
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Beaufort, SC (ZIP 29907) runs $3,017/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 70% above the U.S. average.

$3,017
Avg premium (2022)
+70%
vs U.S. average
-4.5%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,017/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $32,359
Nonrenewal Rate
4.43%
+75.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29907 (Beaufort, SC)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 29907 (Beaufort, SC) runs $3,017 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 115 reported policies. That is 70% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 71% above that figure, ranking #23 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Green Pond (ZIP 29446) at $3,051, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29907 is 28.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.68% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,359. 4.43% of ZIP 29907 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 75.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.5% through 2022, ranging $3,017 to $3,161 with a 5-year average of $3,083, an annualized rate of -1.2% 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 29907 Compares

vs National Average
$3,017 vs $1,776
70% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$3,017 vs $1,765
71% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29907, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,050$3,100$3,150$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,017
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29907.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,161 -
2019 $3,082 -2.5%
2020 $3,124 +1.4%
2021 $3,033 -2.9%
2022 $3,017 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,083
Premium Range
$3,017 - $3,161
Annual Change Rate
-1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29907

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 29907?
ZIP 29907 (Beaufort, SC) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,017 per year as of 2022, in the 95th percentile nationally, #23 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Beaufort, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29907: claims frequency (2.68%), loss ratio (28.7%), and nonrenewal rate (4.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29907 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29907 lands in the 95th percentile: its $3,017/yr average is 70% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29907?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29907 is 4.43%, a rise of 75.8% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29907 over 5 years?
ZIP 29907 premiums spanned $3,017 to $3,161 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,083. The annualized change rate is -1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 29907 compare to the South Carolina state average?
The South Carolina state average is $1,765/yr; ZIP 29907 averages $3,017/yr, 71% above that figure, ranking #23 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.