ZIP 77074 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77074, Houston, Texas.

13.1%
Loss ratio
#372 of 1504
Texas rank
2,643
Policies

The verdict

Houston, TX (ZIP 77074) averages $2,607/yr for homeowners insurance, 47% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally.

$2,607
Avg premium (2022)
+47%
vs U.S. average
+0.1%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,607/yr
+0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.38%
Avg severity: $24,741
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77074 (Houston, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77074 (Houston, TX) pay an average of $2,607 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,643 reported policies. That is 47% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77074 is 11% above, ranking #372 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Weatherford (ZIP 76085) at $2,609, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77074 is 13.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,741.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.1% through 2022, ranging $2,525 to $2,607 with a 5-year average of $2,569, an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 77074 Compares

vs National Average
$2,607 vs $1,776
47% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,607 vs $2,349
11% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77074, 2018–2022

$2,520$2,540$2,560$2,580$2,600$2,620 20182019202020212022 $2,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77074.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,604 -
2019 $2,535 -2.6%
2020 $2,525 -0.4%
2021 $2,574 +2.0%
2022 $2,607 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,569
Premium Range
$2,525 - $2,607
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77074

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

  • Put ZIP 77074 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 77074?
At the 91st percentile nationally, #372 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77074 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,607 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 77074: a claims frequency of 1.38%, a loss ratio of 13.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77074 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77074 lands in the 91st percentile: its $2,607/yr average is 47% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77074?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77074 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77074 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77074 have ranged from $2,525 to $2,607, with a 5-year average of $2,569. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 77074 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77074 has an average premium of $2,607/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #372 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.