ZIP 77012 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77012, Houston, Texas.

2.0%
Loss ratio
#657 of 1504
Texas rank
2,036
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 77012 (Houston, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,330/yr, 85th percentile nationally, 31% above the U.S. norm.

$2,330
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
-4.0%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,330/yr
-4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.82%
Avg severity: $5,667
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77012 (Houston, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 77012 (Houston, TX) runs $2,330 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2,036 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77012 comes in 31% above, the 85th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77012 is 1% below, ranking #657 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Houston (ZIP 77045) at $2,328, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 2.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 77012. 0.82% of policies in ZIP 77012 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,667.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 77012 costs have fallen 4.0% since 2018, from a low of $2,285 to a high of $2,426, an annualized rate of -1.0% 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 77012 Compares

vs National Average
$2,330 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,330 vs $2,349
1% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77012, 2018–2022

$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,330
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77012.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,426 -
2019 $2,411 -0.6%
2020 $2,285 -5.2%
2021 $2,332 +2.1%
2022 $2,330 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,357
Premium Range
$2,285 - $2,426
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77012

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

  • Compare ZIP 77012 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 77012?
ZIP 77012 (Houston, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,330 per year as of 2022, in the 85th percentile nationally, #657 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 77012: claims frequency (0.82%), loss ratio (2.0%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77012 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77012 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,330/yr average is 31% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77012?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77012 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77012 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77012 have ranged from $2,285 to $2,426, with a 5-year average of $2,357. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 77012 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77012 runs 1% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,330/yr), ranking #657 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.