ZIP 78161 · Wilson County

Sutherland Springs, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78161, Sutherland Springs, Texas.

9.8%
Loss ratio
#1342 of 1504
Texas rank
26
Policies

The verdict

At $1,734/yr, Sutherland Springs, TX (ZIP 78161) sits in the 62nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 2% below the U.S. average.

$1,734
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+1.4%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,734/yr
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $7,740
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78161 (Sutherland Springs, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78161 (Sutherland Springs, TX) at $1,734 per year for 2022 across approximately 26 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 26% below, ranking #1342 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Austin (ZIP 78745) at $1,733, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.20% of policies in ZIP 78161 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,740.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78161 have risen by 1.4%, ranging from $1,682 to $1,773 with a five-year average of $1,733, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 78161 Compares

vs National Average
$1,734 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,734 vs $2,349
26% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78161, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,734
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78161.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,709 -
2019 $1,773 +3.8%
2020 $1,682 -5.1%
2021 $1,767 +5.0%
2022 $1,734 -1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,733
Premium Range
$1,682 - $1,773
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78161

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

  • Put ZIP 78161 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 78161?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78161 (Sutherland Springs, TX) averages $1,734 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #1342 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sutherland Springs, TX?
In ZIP 78161, insurers report a 9.8% loss ratio, a 2.20% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78161 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78161 lands in the 62nd percentile: its $1,734/yr average is 2% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78161?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78161 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78161 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78161 have ranged from $1,682 to $1,773, with a 5-year average of $1,733. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 78161 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78161 runs 26% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,734/yr), ranking #1342 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.