ZIP 29909 Insurance Data

Okatie, South Carolina · Beaufort County · 115 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,257/yr
-8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.82%
Avg severity: $11,565
Nonrenewal Rate
15.87%
+351.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29909 (Okatie, SC)

ZIP 29909 (Okatie, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,257 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 115 reported policies. That is 27% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 83th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 28% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 29909 is 19.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,565. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 15.87% in this ZIP, a rise of 351.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29909 have fallen by 8.5%, ranging from $2,257 to $2,467 with a five-year average of $2,365 — an annualized rate of -2.2% per year. 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 29909 Compares

vs National Average
$2,257 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$2,257 vs $1,765
28% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,467
2019 $2,418 -2.0%
2020 $2,409 -0.4%
2021 $2,272 -5.7%
2022 $2,257 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,365
Premium Range
$2,257 - $2,467
Annual Change Rate
-2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 29909?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29909 (Okatie, SC) is $2,257 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Okatie, SC?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.82% in this ZIP), loss ratio (19.6%), and nonrenewal rates (15.87%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29909 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29909 premiums of $2,257/yr are 27% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29909?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29909 is 15.87%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +351.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29909 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29909 have ranged from $2,257 to $2,467, with a 5-year average of $2,365. The annualized change rate is -2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 29909 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29909 has an average premium of $2,257/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 28% above the state average.

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