ZIP 78208 · Bexar County

San Antonio, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78208, San Antonio, Texas.

21.6%
Loss ratio
#1388 of 1504
Texas rank
1,463
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78208 (San Antonio, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,649/yr, 57th percentile nationally, 7% below the U.S. norm.

$1,649
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
-2.2%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,649/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.31%
Avg severity: $15,381
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78208 (San Antonio, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78208 (San Antonio, TX) runs $1,649 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,463 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78208 comes in 7% below, the 57th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 30% below that figure, ranking #1388 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Austin (ZIP 78741) at $1,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 21.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,381.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 78208 costs have fallen 2.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,630 to a high of $1,686, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 78208 Compares

vs National Average
$1,649 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,649 vs $2,349
30% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78208, 2018–2022

$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,649
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78208.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,686 -
2019 $1,630 -3.3%
2020 $1,649 +1.2%
2021 $1,660 +0.7%
2022 $1,649 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,655
Premium Range
$1,630 - $1,686
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78208

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

  • Put ZIP 78208 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
  • 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 78208?
At the 57th percentile nationally, #1388 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78208 (San Antonio, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,649 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Antonio, TX?
In ZIP 78208, insurers report a 21.6% loss ratio, a 2.31% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78208 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78208 premiums of $1,649/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78208?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78208 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78208 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78208 have ranged from $1,630 to $1,686, with a 5-year average of $1,655. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 78208 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78208 has an average premium of $1,649/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #1388 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.