ZIP 77550 · Galveston County

Galveston, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 77550, Galveston, Texas averages $1,146/yr.

52.9%
Loss ratio
#1497 of 1504
Texas rank
1,185
Policies

The verdict

At $1,146/yr, Galveston, TX (ZIP 77550) sits in the 19th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,146
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-30.6%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
57/100
77550 - Galveston, 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 A-
$1,146/yr
Avg premium, 81st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
97.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 77550's premium sits nationally

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

$1,146 Among the lowest lower than 81% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,146/yr
Below-median premium
-30.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.84%
Avg severity: $32,953
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77550 (Galveston, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77550 (Galveston, TX) pay an average of $1,146 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,185 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 77550 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 51% below, ranking #1497 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Bacliff (ZIP 77518) at $1,150, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 52.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.84% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,953.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 77550 premiums fallen 30.6%, spanning $1,146 to $1,652 (five-year average: $1,349), an annualized rate of -8.7% per year.

Galveston County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.4 (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #16 of 245 Texas counties - 89% above the state mean of 50.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 97.7. 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 77550 Compares

vs National Average
$1,146 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,146 vs $2,349
51% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77550, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,146
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77550.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,652 -
2019 $1,434 -13.2%
2020 $1,336 -6.8%
2021 $1,177 -11.9%
2022 $1,146 -2.6%

Softening premium path for ZIP 77550 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,349
Premium Range
$1,146 - $1,652
Annual Change Rate
-8.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Galveston County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 77550 via FIPS 48167. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.4
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $53,003,158

Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 97.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

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

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 77550 in Galveston County (NRI 95.4, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,146/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 77550?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 77550 (Galveston, TX) is comparatively affordable at $1,146 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #1497 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -30.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Galveston, TX?
In ZIP 77550, insurers report a 52.9% loss ratio, a 1.84% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77550 compared to the national average?
ZIP 77550 premiums of $1,146/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77550?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 77550 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77550 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77550 have ranged from $1,146 to $1,652, with a 5-year average of $1,349. The annualized change rate is -8.7% per year.
How does ZIP 77550 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 77550 averages $1,146/yr, 51% below that figure, ranking #1497 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 77550?
Galveston County scores 95.4 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #16 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 77550

This ZIP's premiums run at the 19th 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.