ZIP 77042 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77042, Houston, Texas.

22.2%
Loss ratio
#39 of 1504
Texas rank
2,256
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 77042 (Houston, TX) homeowners insurance averages $4,033/yr, 98th percentile nationally, 127% above the U.S. norm.

$4,033
Avg premium (2022)
+127%
vs U.S. average
+9.7%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,033/yr
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.28%
Avg severity: $20,890
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77042 (Houston, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 77042 (Houston, TX) runs $4,033 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2,256 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77042 comes in 127% above, the 98th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 72% above that figure, ranking #39 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is San Antonio (ZIP 78257) at $4,028, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 22.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,890.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.7% through 2022, ranging $3,677 to $4,033 with a 5-year average of $3,805, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 77042 Compares

vs National Average
$4,033 vs $1,776
127% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$4,033 vs $2,349
72% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77042, 2018–2022

$3,600$3,700$3,800$3,900$4,000$4,100 20182019202020212022 $4,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77042.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,677 -
2019 $3,687 +0.3%
2020 $3,799 +3.0%
2021 $3,827 +0.7%
2022 $4,033 +5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,805
Premium Range
$3,677 - $4,033
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77042

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

  • Put ZIP 77042 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 77042?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 77042 (Houston, TX): $4,033/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #39 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
In ZIP 77042, insurers report a 22.2% loss ratio, a 4.28% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77042 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77042 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,033/yr average is 127% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77042?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 77042 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77042 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77042 have ranged from $3,677 to $4,033, with a 5-year average of $3,805. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 77042 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 77042 averages $4,033/yr, 72% above that figure, ranking #39 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.