ZIP 77640 · Jefferson County

Port Arthur, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 77640, Port Arthur, Texas averages $1,665/yr.

17.2%
Loss ratio
#1377 of 1504
Texas rank
169
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 77640 (Port Arthur, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,665/yr, 58th percentile nationally, 6% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,665
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+12.9%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
33/100
77640 - Port Arthur, 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 D
$1,665/yr
Avg premium, 42nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
64.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 77640's premium sits nationally

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

$1,665 Around the middle lower than 42% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,665/yr
Near-median premium
+12.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.33%
Avg severity: $12,294
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77640 (Port Arthur, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 77640 (Port Arthur, TX) pay an average of $1,665 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 169 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 58th national percentile. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 29% below that figure, ranking #1377 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Bryan (ZIP 77807) at $1,665, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 77640 is 17.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.33% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,294.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 77640 premiums risen 12.9%, spanning $1,475 to $1,692 (five-year average: $1,621), an annualized rate of +3.1% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 77640's county (Jefferson): score 95.7, rating Relatively High, hazard Hurricane. That is #14 of 245 Texas counties and the 96th national percentile (89% above the 50.5 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 84.1 · Community Resilience 64.8. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 77640 Compares

vs National Average
$1,665 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,665 vs $2,349
29% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77640, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,665
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77640.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,475 -
2019 $1,590 +7.8%
2020 $1,692 +6.4%
2021 $1,684 -0.5%
2022 $1,665 -1.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 77640 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,621
Premium Range
$1,475 - $1,692
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 77640 via FIPS 48245. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.7
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#14
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $61,248,977

Social Vulnerability Index 84.1 · Community Resilience 64.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 77640's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 77640 in Jefferson County (NRI 95.7, hazard Hurricane), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,665/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 77640?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 77640 (Port Arthur, TX) averages $1,665 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 58th percentile, #1377 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +12.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Port Arthur, TX?
In ZIP 77640, insurers report a 17.2% loss ratio, a 2.33% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77640 compared to the national average?
ZIP 77640 premiums of $1,665/yr are 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77640?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77640 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77640 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 77640 runs $1,475-$1,692 (5-year average $1,621). The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 77640 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 77640 averages $1,665/yr, 29% below that figure, ranking #1377 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 77640?
Jefferson County scores 95.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #14 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 77640

This ZIP's premiums run at the 58th 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.