ZIP 77043 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77043, Houston, Texas.

15.7%
Loss ratio
#391 of 1504
Texas rank
607
Policies

The verdict

Houston, TX (ZIP 77043) averages $2,586/yr for homeowners insurance, 46% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally.

$2,586
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
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)
$2,586/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.21%
Avg severity: $18,389
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77043 (Houston, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 77043 (Houston, TX) runs $2,586 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 607 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 77043 in the 90th percentile, 46% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77043 is 10% above, ranking #391 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Rule (ZIP 79547) at $2,585, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 15.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 77043. 2.21% of policies in ZIP 77043 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,389.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 77043 have fallen by 0.9%, ranging from $2,526 to $2,610 with a five-year average of $2,563, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 77043 Compares

vs National Average
$2,586 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,586 vs $2,349
10% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77043, 2018–2022

$2,520$2,540$2,560$2,580$2,600$2,620 20182019202020212022 $2,586
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77043.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,610 -
2019 $2,561 -1.9%
2020 $2,526 -1.4%
2021 $2,534 +0.3%
2022 $2,586 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,563
Premium Range
$2,526 - $2,610
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77043

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

  • Compare ZIP 77043 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 77043?
At the 90th percentile nationally, #391 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77043 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,586 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
In ZIP 77043, insurers report a 15.7% loss ratio, a 2.21% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77043 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77043 lands in the 90th percentile: its $2,586/yr average is 46% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77043?
ZIP 77043 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77043 over 5 years?
ZIP 77043 premiums spanned $2,526 to $2,610 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,563. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 77043 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77043 runs 10% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,586/yr), ranking #391 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.