ZIP 29928 · Beaufort County

Hilton Head Island, SC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 29928, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

6.4%
Loss ratio
5.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#6 of 366
South Carolina rank
301
Policies

The verdict

At $7,594/yr, Hilton Head Island, SC (ZIP 29928) sits in the 99th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 328% above the U.S. average.

$7,594
Avg premium (2022)
+328%
vs U.S. average
-12.6%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$7,594/yr
-12.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.10%
Avg severity: $23,226
Nonrenewal Rate
5.44%
+286.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29928 (Hilton Head Island, SC)

ZIP 29928 (Hilton Head Island, SC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $7,594 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 301 reported policies. That is 328% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally. The South Carolina statewide average is $1,765 per year; this ZIP sits 330% above that figure, ranking #6 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Isle Of Palms (ZIP 29451) at $7,957, 5% above this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.10% of policies in ZIP 29928 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,226. 5.44% of ZIP 29928 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 286.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29928 have fallen by 12.6%, ranging from $7,594 to $9,038 with a five-year average of $8,613, an annualized rate of -3.3% 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 29928 Compares

vs National Average
$7,594 vs $1,776
328% above national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$7,594 vs $1,765
330% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29928, 2018–2022

$7,500$8,000$8,500$9,000$9,500 20182019202020212022 $7,594
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29928.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $8,688 -
2019 $8,826 +1.6%
2020 $8,917 +1.0%
2021 $9,038 +1.4%
2022 $7,594 -16.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$8,613
Premium Range
$7,594 - $9,038
Annual Change Rate
-3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 29928

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 29928?
At the 99th percentile nationally, #6 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina, ZIP 29928 (Hilton Head Island, SC) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $7,594 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -12.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hilton Head Island, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29928: claims frequency (2.10%), loss ratio (6.4%), and nonrenewal rate (5.44%), together placing this ZIP at the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29928 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 29928 lands in the 99th percentile: its $7,594/yr average is 328% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29928?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29928 is 5.44%, a rise of 286.8% over the past 5 years in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29928 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 29928 runs $7,594-$9,038 (5-year average $8,613). The annualized change rate is -3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 29928 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29928 runs 330% above the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $7,594/yr), ranking #6 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.