ZIP 75831 Insurance Data
Buffalo, Texas · Leon County · 8 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 75831 (Buffalo, TX)
ZIP 75831 (Buffalo, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,071 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 17% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 75831 is 36.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $36,081.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 75831 have risen by 4.7%, ranging from $1,975 to $2,071 with a five-year average of $2,006 — an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 75831 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,977 | — |
| 2019 | $1,975 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $2,004 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $2,000 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | $2,071 | +3.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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