ZIP 77050 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77050, Houston, Texas.

16.3%
Loss ratio
#184 of 1504
Texas rank
266
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 77050 (Houston, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,924/yr, 94th percentile nationally, 65% above the U.S. norm.

$2,924
Avg premium (2022)
+65%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,924/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.56%
Avg severity: $13,415
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77050 (Houston, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 77050 (Houston, TX) runs $2,924 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 266 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77050 comes in 65% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 24% above that figure, ranking #184 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Nemo (ZIP 76070) at $2,927, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 16.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,415.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 77050 premiums fallen 0.2%, spanning $2,601 to $2,931 (five-year average: $2,768), an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 77050 Compares

vs National Average
$2,924 vs $1,776
65% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,924 vs $2,349
24% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77050, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,924
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77050.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,931 -
2019 $2,690 -8.2%
2020 $2,601 -3.3%
2021 $2,693 +3.5%
2022 $2,924 +8.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,768
Premium Range
$2,601 - $2,931
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77050

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

  • Compare ZIP 77050 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 77050?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 77050 (Houston, TX): $2,924/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #184 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 77050: a claims frequency of 3.56%, a loss ratio of 16.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77050 compared to the national average?
At $2,924/yr, ZIP 77050 runs 65% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77050?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77050 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77050 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77050 have ranged from $2,601 to $2,931, with a 5-year average of $2,768. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 77050 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77050 has an average premium of $2,924/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 24% above the state average, ranking #184 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.