ZIP 77051 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77051, Houston, Texas.

24.3%
Loss ratio
#1065 of 1504
Texas rank
796
Policies

The verdict

Houston, TX (ZIP 77051) averages $2,006/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally.

$2,006
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,006/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.15%
Avg severity: $15,459
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77051 (Houston, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 77051 (Houston, TX) runs $2,006 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 796 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #1065 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Rosebud (ZIP 76570) at $2,006, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 24.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 77051. About 3.15% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,459.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 77051 premiums risen 4.3%, spanning $1,865 to $2,006 (five-year average: $1,916), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 77051 Compares

vs National Average
$2,006 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,006 vs $2,349
15% below state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77051, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,006
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77051.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,923 -
2019 $1,879 -2.3%
2020 $1,865 -0.7%
2021 $1,908 +2.3%
2022 $2,006 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,916
Premium Range
$1,865 - $2,006
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77051

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 77051 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 77051?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 77051 (Houston, TX) averages $2,006 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #1065 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
In ZIP 77051, insurers report a 24.3% loss ratio, a 3.15% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77051 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77051 lands in the 75th percentile: its $2,006/yr average is 13% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77051?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77051 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77051 over 5 years?
ZIP 77051 premiums spanned $1,865 to $2,006 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,916. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 77051 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 77051 averages $2,006/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #1065 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.