ZIP 77873 · Grimes County

Richards, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77873, Richards, Texas.

14.5%
Loss ratio
#673 of 1504
Texas rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $2,319/yr, Richards, TX (ZIP 77873) sits in the 85th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% above the U.S. average.

$2,319
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
+11.0%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,319/yr
+11.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $12,549
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77873 (Richards, TX)

ZIP 77873 (Richards, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,319 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% above that mark and lands in the 85th national percentile. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77873 is 1% below, ranking #673 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Richmond (ZIP 77469) at $2,319, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 77873 shows a 14.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.68% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,549.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 77873 have risen by 11.0%, ranging from $2,053 to $2,319 with a five-year average of $2,165, 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 77873 Compares

vs National Average
$2,319 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,319 vs $2,349
1% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77873, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,319
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77873.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,089 -
2019 $2,053 -1.7%
2020 $2,146 +4.5%
2021 $2,216 +3.3%
2022 $2,319 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,165
Premium Range
$2,053 - $2,319
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77873

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

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 77873?
ZIP 77873 (Richards, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,319 per year as of 2022, in the 85th percentile nationally, #673 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +11.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Richards, TX?
In ZIP 77873, insurers report a 14.5% loss ratio, a 2.68% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77873 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77873 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,319/yr average is 31% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77873?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77873 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77873 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 77873 runs $2,053-$2,319 (5-year average $2,165). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 77873 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 77873 averages $2,319/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #673 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.

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