ZIP 77021 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77021, Houston, Texas.

12.3%
Loss ratio
#106 of 1504
Texas rank
1,654
Policies

The verdict

Houston, TX (ZIP 77021) averages $3,198/yr for homeowners insurance, 80% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally.

$3,198
Avg premium (2022)
+80%
vs U.S. average
-4.3%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,198/yr
-4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.42%
Avg severity: $16,202
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77021 (Houston, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 77021 (Houston, TX) runs $3,198 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,654 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77021 comes in 80% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 36% (above), ranking #106 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Lipan (ZIP 76462) at $3,205, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77021 is 12.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,202.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 77021 costs have fallen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $3,150 to a high of $3,343, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 77021 Compares

vs National Average
$3,198 vs $1,776
80% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,198 vs $2,349
36% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77021, 2018–2022

$3,100$3,150$3,200$3,250$3,300$3,350$3,400 20182019202020212022 $3,198
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77021.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,343 -
2019 $3,317 -0.8%
2020 $3,177 -4.2%
2021 $3,150 -0.9%
2022 $3,198 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,237
Premium Range
$3,150 - $3,343
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77021

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

  • Put ZIP 77021 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 77021?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #106 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77021 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,198 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
In ZIP 77021, insurers report a 12.3% loss ratio, a 2.42% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77021 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77021 lands in the 96th percentile: its $3,198/yr average is 80% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77021?
ZIP 77021 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77021 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77021 have ranged from $3,150 to $3,343, with a 5-year average of $3,237. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 77021 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77021 has an average premium of $3,198/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 36% above the state average, ranking #106 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.