ZIP 77968 · Victoria County

Inez, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 77968, Inez, Texas.

35.8%
Loss ratio
#127 of 1504
Texas rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $3,058/yr, Inez, TX (ZIP 77968) sits in the 95th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 72% above the U.S. average.

$3,058
Avg premium (2022)
+72%
vs U.S. average
-13.5%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,058/yr
-13.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.73%
Avg severity: $40,219
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77968 (Inez, TX)

ZIP 77968 (Inez, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,058 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 72% above that mark and lands in the 95th national percentile. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (above), ranking #127 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Beaumont (ZIP 77706) at $3,057, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.73% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,219.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 13.5% through 2022, ranging $3,058 to $3,535 with a 5-year average of $3,238, an annualized rate of -3.6% 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 77968 Compares

vs National Average
$3,058 vs $1,776
72% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,058 vs $2,349
30% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77968, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,058
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77968.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,535 -
2019 $3,260 -7.8%
2020 $3,154 -3.3%
2021 $3,181 +0.9%
2022 $3,058 -3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,238
Premium Range
$3,058 - $3,535
Annual Change Rate
-3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 77968

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

  • Put ZIP 77968 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Texas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 77968?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 77968 (Inez, TX): $3,058/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #127 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -13.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Inez, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 77968: claims frequency (2.73%), loss ratio (35.8%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77968 compared to the national average?
At $3,058/yr, ZIP 77968 runs 72% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77968?
ZIP 77968 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77968 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 77968 have ranged from $3,058 to $3,535, with a 5-year average of $3,238. The annualized change rate is -3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 77968 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 77968 has an average premium of $3,058/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 30% above the state average, ranking #127 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.