ZIP 77079 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77079 (Houston, TX)

ZIP 77079 (Houston, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,113 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,636 reported policies. That is 132% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 75% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77079 is 18.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,306.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 77079 have risen by 9.8%, ranging from $3,747 to $4,113 with a five-year average of $3,879 — an annualized rate of +2.4% per year. 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.