ZIP 77498 · Fort Bend County

Sugar Land, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77498, Sugar Land, Texas.

32.1%
Loss ratio
#247 of 1504
Texas rank
1,242
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sugar Land, TX (ZIP 77498) runs $2,782/yr on average: the 93rd percentile nationally and 57% above the U.S. average.

$2,782
Avg premium (2022)
+57%
vs U.S. average
+10.8%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,782/yr
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.69%
Avg severity: $19,036
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77498 (Sugar Land, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77498 (Sugar Land, TX) pay an average of $2,782 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,242 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 77498 in the 93rd percentile, 57% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77498 is 18% above, ranking #247 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Gardendale (ZIP 79758) at $2,782, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 77498. 4.69% of policies in ZIP 77498 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,036.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 77498 costs have risen 10.8% since 2018, from a low of $2,512 to a high of $2,782, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 77498 Compares

vs National Average
$2,782 vs $1,776
57% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,782 vs $2,349
18% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77498, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,782
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77498.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,512 -
2019 $2,586 +3.0%
2020 $2,638 +2.0%
2021 $2,715 +2.9%
2022 $2,782 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,647
Premium Range
$2,512 - $2,782
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77498

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

  • Put ZIP 77498 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 77498?
ZIP 77498 (Sugar Land, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,782 per year as of 2022, in the 93rd percentile nationally, #247 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sugar Land, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 77498: a claims frequency of 4.69%, a loss ratio of 32.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 93rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77498 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77498 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,782/yr average is 57% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77498?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 77498 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77498 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77498 have ranged from $2,512 to $2,782, with a 5-year average of $2,647. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 77498 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77498 runs 18% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,782/yr), ranking #247 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.