ZIP 77073 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77073, Houston, Texas.

29.3%
Loss ratio
#864 of 1504
Texas rank
970
Policies

The verdict

Houston, TX (ZIP 77073) averages $2,157/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally.

$2,157
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,157/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.55%
Avg severity: $11,384
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77073 (Houston, TX)

ZIP 77073 (Houston, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,157 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 970 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 77073 in the 81st percentile, 21% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #864 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Wink (ZIP 79789) at $2,158, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77073 is 29.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.55% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,384.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 77073 costs have risen 5.8% since 2018, from a low of $2,038 to a high of $2,157, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 77073 Compares

vs National Average
$2,157 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,157 vs $2,349
8% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77073, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,157
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77073.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,038 -
2019 $2,045 +0.3%
2020 $2,054 +0.5%
2021 $2,100 +2.2%
2022 $2,157 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,079
Premium Range
$2,038 - $2,157
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77073

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

  • Compare ZIP 77073 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 77073?
At the 81st percentile nationally, #864 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77073 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,157 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
In ZIP 77073, insurers report a 29.3% loss ratio, a 5.55% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77073 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77073 lands in the 81st percentile: its $2,157/yr average is 21% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77073?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 77073 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77073 over 5 years?
ZIP 77073 premiums spanned $2,038 to $2,157 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,079. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 77073 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77073 runs 8% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,157/yr), ranking #864 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.