ZIP 77520 · Harris County

Baytown, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77520, Baytown, Texas.

18.3%
Loss ratio
#91 of 1504
Texas rank
589
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 77520 (Baytown, TX) homeowners insurance averages $3,298/yr, 96th percentile nationally, 86% above the U.S. norm.

$3,298
Avg premium (2022)
+86%
vs U.S. average
+16.5%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,298/yr
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.33%
Avg severity: $25,820
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77520 (Baytown, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 77520 (Baytown, TX) at $3,298 per year for 2022 across approximately 589 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77520 comes in 86% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 40% above, ranking #91 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Ransom Canyon (ZIP 79366) at $3,300, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77520 is 18.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,820.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 77520 costs have risen 16.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,831 to a high of $3,298, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 77520 Compares

vs National Average
$3,298 vs $1,776
86% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,298 vs $2,349
40% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77520, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400 20182019202020212022 $3,298
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77520.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,831 -
2019 $2,927 +3.4%
2020 $3,083 +5.3%
2021 $3,268 +6.0%
2022 $3,298 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,081
Premium Range
$2,831 - $3,298
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77520

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 77520 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 77520?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #91 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 77520 (Baytown, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,298 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baytown, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 77520: a claims frequency of 2.33%, a loss ratio of 18.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77520 compared to the national average?
At $3,298/yr, ZIP 77520 runs 86% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77520?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 77520 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77520 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 77520 runs $2,831-$3,298 (5-year average $3,081). The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 77520 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77520 has an average premium of $3,298/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 40% above the state average, ranking #91 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.