ZIP 77079 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 77079, Houston, Texas averages $4,113/yr.

18.0%
Loss ratio
#35 of 1504
Texas rank
1,636
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Houston, TX (ZIP 77079) runs $4,113/yr on average: the 98th percentile nationally and 132% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$4,113
Avg premium (2022)
+132%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+9.8%
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
77079 - 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
$4,113/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 77079's premium sits nationally

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

$4,113 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)
$4,113/yr
Above-median premium
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.05%
Avg severity: $24,306
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

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. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 132% above that mark and lands in the 98th national percentile. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 75% above that figure, ranking #35 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Frisco (ZIP 75034) at $4,116, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 77079 shows a 18.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.05% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,306.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.8% through 2022, ranging $3,747 to $4,113 with a 5-year average of $3,879, an annualized rate of +2.4% per year.

Harris County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 99.9 (Very High), 100th percentile nationally and #1 of 245 Texas counties - 98% above the state mean of 50.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 67.9 · Community Resilience 17.9. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 77079 Compares

vs National Average
$4,113 vs $1,776
132% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$4,113 vs $2,349
75% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77079, 2018–2022

$3,700$3,800$3,900$4,000$4,100$4,200 20182019202020212022 $4,113
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,747 -
2019 $3,782 +0.9%
2020 $3,826 +1.2%
2021 $3,926 +2.6%
2022 $4,113 +4.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 77079 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,879
Premium Range
$3,747 - $4,113
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Harris County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 77079 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Harris County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 77079: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Texas. County hazard context (Harris, NRI 99.9) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($4,113/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 77079?
At the 98th percentile nationally, #35 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77079 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $4,113 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 77079: claims frequency (3.05%), loss ratio (18.0%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77079 compared to the national average?
At $4,113/yr, ZIP 77079 runs 132% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77079?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77079 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77079 over 5 years?
ZIP 77079 premiums spanned $3,747 to $4,113 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,879. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 77079 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 77079 averages $4,113/yr, 75% above that figure, ranking #35 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 77079?
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 77079

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.