ZIP 29918 · Hampton County

Estill, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29918, Estill, South Carolina.

32.9%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#115 of 366
South Carolina rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC) homeowners insurance averages $1,640/yr, 56th percentile nationally, 8% below the U.S. norm.

$1,640
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
-9.2%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,640/yr
-9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $12,368
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC) pay an average of $1,640 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 22 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% below that mark and lands in the 56th national percentile. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29918 is 7% below, ranking #115 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Greeleyville (ZIP 29056) at $1,643, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29918 shows a 32.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,368. 1.45% of ZIP 29918 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29918 have fallen by 9.2%, ranging from $1,640 to $1,806 with a five-year average of $1,723, an annualized rate of -2.4% 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 29918 Compares

vs National Average
$1,640 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,640 vs $1,765
7% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29918, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,640
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29918.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,806 -
2019 $1,784 -1.2%
2020 $1,707 -4.3%
2021 $1,675 -1.9%
2022 $1,640 -2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,723
Premium Range
$1,640 - $1,806
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29918

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 29918?
ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,640 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #115 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Estill, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29918: claims frequency (4.36%), loss ratio (32.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.45%), together placing this ZIP at the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29918 compared to the national average?
At $1,640/yr, ZIP 29918 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29918?
ZIP 29918 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.45% in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29918 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29918 have ranged from $1,640 to $1,806, with a 5-year average of $1,723. The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 29918 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29918 runs 7% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,640/yr), ranking #115 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.