ZIP 77088 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77088, Houston, Texas.

36.5%
Loss ratio
#615 of 1504
Texas rank
1,714
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Houston, TX (ZIP 77088) runs $2,369/yr on average: the 86th percentile nationally and 33% above the U.S. average.

$2,369
Avg premium (2022)
+33%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,369/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.59%
Avg severity: $18,828
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77088 (Houston, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 77088 (Houston, TX) at $2,369 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,714 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77088 is 1% above, ranking #615 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Clifton (ZIP 76634) at $2,370, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77088 is 36.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,828.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 77088 premiums fallen 0.2%, spanning $2,316 to $2,373 (five-year average: $2,350), an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 77088 Compares

vs National Average
$2,369 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,369 vs $2,349
1% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77088, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,320$2,340$2,360$2,380 20182019202020212022 $2,369
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77088.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,373 -
2019 $2,349 -1.0%
2020 $2,316 -1.4%
2021 $2,341 +1.1%
2022 $2,369 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,350
Premium Range
$2,316 - $2,373
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77088

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

  • Compare ZIP 77088 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 77088?
At the 86th percentile nationally, #615 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77088 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,369 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 77088: claims frequency (4.59%), loss ratio (36.5%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77088 compared to the national average?
At $2,369/yr, ZIP 77088 runs 33% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77088?
ZIP 77088 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77088 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77088 have ranged from $2,316 to $2,373, with a 5-year average of $2,350. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 77088 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77088 has an average premium of $2,369/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #615 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.