ZIP 77049 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77049, Houston, Texas.

22.5%
Loss ratio
#520 of 1504
Texas rank
446
Policies

The verdict

Houston, TX (ZIP 77049) averages $2,453/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,453
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,453/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.69%
Avg severity: $14,924
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77049 (Houston, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77049 (Houston, TX) pay an average of $2,453 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 446 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 77049 in the 88th percentile, 38% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #520 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Johnson City (ZIP 78636) at $2,453, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 77049. About 3.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,924.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 77049 costs have risen 7.8% since 2018, from a low of $2,276 to a high of $2,453, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 77049 Compares

vs National Average
$2,453 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,453 vs $2,349
4% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77049, 2018–2022

$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,453
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77049.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,276 -
2019 $2,303 +1.2%
2020 $2,304 +0.1%
2021 $2,358 +2.3%
2022 $2,453 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,339
Premium Range
$2,276 - $2,453
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77049

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

  • Put ZIP 77049 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Texas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 77049?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 77049 (Houston, TX): $2,453/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #520 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
In ZIP 77049, insurers report a 22.5% loss ratio, a 3.69% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77049 compared to the national average?
ZIP 77049 premiums of $2,453/yr are 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77049?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77049 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77049 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 77049 runs $2,276-$2,453 (5-year average $2,339). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 77049 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77049 has an average premium of $2,453/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #520 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.