ZIP 77096 · Harris County

Houston, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77096, Houston, Texas.

22.0%
Loss ratio
#52 of 1504
Texas rank
2,099
Policies

The verdict

At $3,777/yr, Houston, TX (ZIP 77096) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 113% above the U.S. average.

$3,777
Avg premium (2022)
+113%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,777/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.27%
Avg severity: $25,381
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77096 (Houston, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77096 (Houston, TX) pay an average of $3,777 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,099 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77096 comes in 113% above, the 97th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77096 is 61% above, ranking #52 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Austin (ZIP 78733) at $3,788, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77096 is 22.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,381.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 77096 premiums risen 4.7%, spanning $3,556 to $3,777 (five-year average: $3,637), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 77096 Compares

vs National Average
$3,777 vs $1,776
113% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,777 vs $2,349
61% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77096, 2018–2022

$3,500$3,550$3,600$3,650$3,700$3,750$3,800 20182019202020212022 $3,777
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77096.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,609 -
2019 $3,556 -1.5%
2020 $3,576 +0.6%
2021 $3,664 +2.5%
2022 $3,777 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,637
Premium Range
$3,556 - $3,777
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77096

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

  • Compare ZIP 77096 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 77096?
At the 97th percentile nationally, #52 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77096 (Houston, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,777 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, TX?
In ZIP 77096, insurers report a 22.0% loss ratio, a 3.27% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77096 compared to the national average?
At $3,777/yr, ZIP 77096 runs 113% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77096?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 77096 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77096 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77096 have ranged from $3,556 to $3,777, with a 5-year average of $3,637. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 77096 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77096 runs 61% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $3,777/yr), ranking #52 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.