ZIP 77034 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77034, Houston, Texas.

18.8%
Loss ratio
#403 of 1504
Texas rank
946
Policies

The verdict

Houston, TX (ZIP 77034) averages $2,570/yr for homeowners insurance, 45% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally.

$2,570
Avg premium (2022)
+45%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,570/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.19%
Avg severity: $11,502
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77034 (Houston, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77034 (Houston, TX) pay an average of $2,570 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 946 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77034 comes in 45% above, the 90th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 9% above that figure, ranking #403 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Plains (ZIP 79355) at $2,568, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 18.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.19% of policies in ZIP 77034 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,502.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 77034 premiums risen 10.9%, spanning $2,318 to $2,570 (five-year average: $2,430), an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 77034 Compares

vs National Average
$2,570 vs $1,776
45% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,570 vs $2,349
9% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77034, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,570
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,318 -
2019 $2,346 +1.2%
2020 $2,397 +2.2%
2021 $2,519 +5.1%
2022 $2,570 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,430
Premium Range
$2,318 - $2,570
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77034

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 77034?
ZIP 77034 (Houston, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,570 per year as of 2022, in the 90th percentile nationally, #403 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 77034: a claims frequency of 4.19%, a loss ratio of 18.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77034 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77034 lands in the 90th percentile: its $2,570/yr average is 45% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77034?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77034 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77034 over 5 years?
ZIP 77034 premiums spanned $2,318 to $2,570 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,430. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 77034 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77034 has an average premium of $2,570/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 9% above the state average, ranking #403 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.

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