ZIP 77059 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 77059, Houston, Texas averages $4,530/yr.

14.4%
Loss ratio
#22 of 1504
Texas rank
665
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Houston, TX (ZIP 77059) runs $4,530/yr on average: the 98th percentile nationally and 155% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$4,530
Avg premium (2022)
+155%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+11.9%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
5/100
77059 - Houston, TX

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$4,530/yr
Avg premium, 2nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
99.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
17.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 77059's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$4,530 Higher than most more expensive than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,530/yr
Above-median premium
+11.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.95%
Avg severity: $33,431
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77059 (Houston, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77059 (Houston, TX) pay an average of $4,530 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 665 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 77059 in the 98th percentile, 155% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77059 is 93% above, ranking #22 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Colleyville (ZIP 76034) at $4,518, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 14.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.95% of policies in ZIP 77059 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,431.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.9% through 2022, ranging $4,047 to $4,530 with a 5-year average of $4,227, an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Harris County in the upper risk band at 99.9 (Very High): national 100th percentile, #1/245 inside Texas, and 98% above the 50.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 67.9 · Community Resilience 17.9. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 77059 Compares

vs National Average
$4,530 vs $1,776
155% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$4,530 vs $2,349
93% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77059, 2018–2022

$4,000$4,200$4,400$4,600 20182019202020212022 $4,530
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77059.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,047 -
2019 $4,055 +0.2%
2020 $4,154 +2.5%
2021 $4,349 +4.7%
2022 $4,530 +4.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 77059 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,227
Premium Range
$4,047 - $4,530
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Harris County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 77059 via FIPS 48201. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
99.9
Very High · 100th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $457,859,275

Social Vulnerability Index 67.9 · Community Resilience 17.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Very High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Texas for ZIP 77059

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 77059 in Harris County (NRI 99.9, hazard Hurricane), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($4,530/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 77059?
At the 98th percentile nationally, #22 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77059 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $4,530 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 77059: a claims frequency of 1.95%, a loss ratio of 14.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77059 compared to the national average?
ZIP 77059 premiums of $4,530/yr are 155% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77059?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 77059 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77059 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 77059 runs $4,047-$4,530 (5-year average $4,227). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 77059 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77059 runs 93% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $4,530/yr), ranking #22 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 77059?
Harris County scores 99.9 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High), 100th percentile nationally and #1 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Very High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Very High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 77059

This ZIP's premiums run at the 98th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.