ZIP 76240 · Cooke County

Gainesville, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 76240, Gainesville, Texas.

43.1%
Loss ratio
#260 of 1504
Texas rank
27
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 76240 (Gainesville, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,771/yr, 93rd percentile nationally, 56% above the U.S. norm.

$2,771
Avg premium (2022)
+56%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,771/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.38%
Avg severity: $12,729
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 76240 (Gainesville, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 76240 (Gainesville, TX) pay an average of $2,771 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 27 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 56% above that mark and lands in the 93rd national percentile. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 18% above that figure, ranking #260 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Dallas (ZIP 75232) at $2,771, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 76240 is 43.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 9.38% of policies in ZIP 76240 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,729.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 76240 have risen by 5.0%, ranging from $2,631 to $2,771 with a five-year average of $2,677, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 76240 Compares

vs National Average
$2,771 vs $1,776
56% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,771 vs $2,349
18% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 76240, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,771
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 76240.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,639 -
2019 $2,637 -0.1%
2020 $2,631 -0.2%
2021 $2,707 +2.9%
2022 $2,771 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,677
Premium Range
$2,631 - $2,771
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 76240

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 76240 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 76240?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 76240 (Gainesville, TX): $2,771/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #260 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gainesville, TX?
In ZIP 76240, insurers report a 43.1% loss ratio, a 9.38% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 76240 compared to the national average?
At $2,771/yr, ZIP 76240 runs 56% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 76240?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 76240 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 76240 over 5 years?
ZIP 76240 premiums spanned $2,631 to $2,771 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,677. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 76240 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 76240 runs 18% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,771/yr), ranking #260 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas 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.