ZIP 76706 · McLennan County

Waco, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 76706, Waco, Texas.

38.9%
Loss ratio
#1196 of 1504
Texas rank
190
Policies

The verdict

At $1,895/yr, Waco, TX (ZIP 76706) sits in the 71st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,895
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+10.5%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,895/yr
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.16%
Avg severity: $11,964
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 76706 (Waco, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 76706 (Waco, TX) at $1,895 per year for 2022 across approximately 190 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 76706 in the 71st percentile, 7% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 76706 is 19% below, ranking #1196 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Kemah (ZIP 77565) at $1,895, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 38.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.16% of policies in ZIP 76706 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,964.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 76706 premiums risen 10.5%, spanning $1,715 to $1,895 (five-year average: $1,784), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 76706 Compares

vs National Average
$1,895 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,895 vs $2,349
19% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 76706, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,895
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 76706.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,715 -
2019 $1,744 +1.7%
2020 $1,748 +0.2%
2021 $1,817 +4.0%
2022 $1,895 +4.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,784
Premium Range
$1,715 - $1,895
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 76706

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 76706 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 76706?
ZIP 76706 (Waco, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,895 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #1196 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waco, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 76706: a claims frequency of 6.16%, a loss ratio of 38.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 71st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 76706 compared to the national average?
At $1,895/yr, ZIP 76706 runs 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 76706?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 76706 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 76706 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 76706 have ranged from $1,715 to $1,895, with a 5-year average of $1,784. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 76706 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 76706 runs 19% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,895/yr), ranking #1196 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.