ZIP 29926 · Beaufort County

Hilton Head Island, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29926, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

20.9%
Loss ratio
43.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#9 of 366
South Carolina rank
301
Policies

The verdict

At $4,299/yr, Hilton Head Island, SC (ZIP 29926) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 142% above the U.S. average.

$4,299
Avg premium (2022)
+142%
vs U.S. average
-9.9%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,299/yr
-9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.91%
Avg severity: $23,017
Nonrenewal Rate
43.85%
+491.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29926 (Hilton Head Island, SC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 29926 (Hilton Head Island, SC) at $4,299 per year for 2022 across approximately 301 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 29926 comes in 142% above, the 98th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765, this ZIP runs 144% above, ranking #9 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Johns Island (ZIP 29455) at $4,347, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,017. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 43.85% in this ZIP, a rise of 491.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 29926 premiums fallen 9.9%, spanning $4,234 to $4,772 (five-year average: $4,503), an annualized rate of -2.6% 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 29926 Compares

vs National Average
$4,299 vs $1,776
142% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$4,299 vs $1,765
144% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29926, 2018–2022

$4,200$4,400$4,600$4,800 20182019202020212022 $4,299
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29926.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,772 -
2019 $4,688 -1.8%
2020 $4,521 -3.6%
2021 $4,234 -6.3%
2022 $4,299 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,503
Premium Range
$4,234 - $4,772
Annual Change Rate
-2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29926

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 29926?
ZIP 29926 (Hilton Head Island, SC) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,299 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #9 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina. Premiums have changed -9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hilton Head Island, SC?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 29926: a claims frequency of 3.91%, a loss ratio of 20.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 43.85%, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29926 compared to the national average?
ZIP 29926 premiums of $4,299/yr are 142% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29926?
ZIP 29926 shows a nonrenewal rate of 43.85% in South Carolina, a rise of 491.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29926 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29926 runs $4,234-$4,772 (5-year average $4,503). The annualized change rate is -2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 29926 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29926 has an average premium of $4,299/yr compared to the South Carolina state average of $1,765/yr. This ZIP is 144% above the state average, ranking #9 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.