ZIP 78148 · Bexar County

Universal City, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78148, Universal City, Texas.

64.7%
Loss ratio
#1242 of 1504
Texas rank
825
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Universal City, TX (ZIP 78148) runs $1,859/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,859
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,859/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.89%
Avg severity: $15,247
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78148 (Universal City, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78148 (Universal City, TX) pay an average of $1,859 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 825 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78148 comes in 5% above, the 69th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78148 is 21% below, ranking #1242 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Broaddus (ZIP 75929) at $1,858, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78148 is 64.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,247.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78148 have risen by 8.3%, ranging from $1,716 to $1,859 with a five-year average of $1,790, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 78148 Compares

vs National Average
$1,859 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,859 vs $2,349
21% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78148, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,859
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78148.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,716 -
2019 $1,758 +2.4%
2020 $1,797 +2.2%
2021 $1,818 +1.2%
2022 $1,859 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,790
Premium Range
$1,716 - $1,859
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78148

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 78148 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 78148?
At the 69th percentile nationally, #1242 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78148 (Universal City, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,859 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Universal City, TX?
In ZIP 78148, insurers report a 64.7% loss ratio, a 7.89% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 69th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78148 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78148 lands in the 69th percentile: its $1,859/yr average is 5% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78148?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78148 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78148 over 5 years?
ZIP 78148 premiums spanned $1,716 to $1,859 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,790. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 78148 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78148 runs 21% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,859/yr), ranking #1242 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.