ZIP 78147 · Wilson County

Poth, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78147, Poth, Texas.

173.3%
Loss ratio
#1219 of 1504
Texas rank
213
Policies

The verdict

At $1,878/yr, Poth, TX (ZIP 78147) sits in the 70th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% above the U.S. average.

$1,878
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
+6.3%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,878/yr
+6.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
173.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
24.19%
Avg severity: $13,454
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78147 (Poth, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78147 (Poth, TX) at $1,878 per year for 2022 across approximately 213 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78147 comes in 6% above, the 70th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #1219 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Talco (ZIP 75487) at $1,877, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 173.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 78147. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 24.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,454.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78147 have risen by 6.3%, ranging from $1,743 to $1,878 with a five-year average of $1,787, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 78147 Compares

vs National Average
$1,878 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,878 vs $2,349
20% below state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78147, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,878
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78147.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,767 -
2019 $1,743 -1.3%
2020 $1,755 +0.6%
2021 $1,792 +2.1%
2022 $1,878 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,787
Premium Range
$1,743 - $1,878
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78147

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 78147 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 78147?
At the 70th percentile nationally, #1219 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78147 (Poth, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,878 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Poth, TX?
Insurers in ZIP 78147 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 173.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 24.19% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78147 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78147 lands in the 70th percentile: its $1,878/yr average is 6% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78147?
ZIP 78147 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78147 over 5 years?
ZIP 78147 premiums spanned $1,743 to $1,878 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,787. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 78147 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78147 averages $1,878/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #1219 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.