ZIP 77018 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77018, Houston, Texas.

20.4%
Loss ratio
#208 of 1504
Texas rank
1,490
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 77018 (Houston, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,864/yr, 94th percentile nationally, 61% above the U.S. norm.

$2,864
Avg premium (2022)
+61%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,864/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.76%
Avg severity: $21,187
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77018 (Houston, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 77018 (Houston, TX) runs $2,864 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,490 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77018 comes in 61% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 22% above that figure, ranking #208 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Rockwall (ZIP 75087) at $2,864, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 77018 shows a 20.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.76% of policies in ZIP 77018 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,187.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.3% through 2022, ranging $2,796 to $2,864 with a 5-year average of $2,831, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 77018 Compares

vs National Average
$2,864 vs $1,776
61% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,864 vs $2,349
22% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77018, 2018–2022

$2,780$2,800$2,820$2,840$2,860$2,880 20182019202020212022 $2,864
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77018.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,857 -
2019 $2,830 -0.9%
2020 $2,807 -0.8%
2021 $2,796 -0.4%
2022 $2,864 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,831
Premium Range
$2,796 - $2,864
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77018

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

  • Compare ZIP 77018 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 77018?
ZIP 77018 (Houston, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,864 per year as of 2022, in the 94th percentile nationally, #208 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 77018: claims frequency (2.76%), loss ratio (20.4%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77018 compared to the national average?
At $2,864/yr, ZIP 77018 runs 61% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77018?
ZIP 77018 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77018 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77018 have ranged from $2,796 to $2,864, with a 5-year average of $2,831. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 77018 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77018 runs 22% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,864/yr), ranking #208 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.