ZIP 78216 · Bexar County

San Antonio, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78216, San Antonio, Texas.

33.8%
Loss ratio
#849 of 1504
Texas rank
1,087
Policies

The verdict

At $2,167/yr, San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78216) sits in the 81st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% above the U.S. average.

$2,167
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,167/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.54%
Avg severity: $16,145
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78216 (San Antonio, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78216 (San Antonio, TX) at $2,167 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,087 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78216 comes in 22% above, the 81st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #849 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Aubrey (ZIP 76227) at $2,167, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78216 shows a 33.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,145.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 78216 costs have risen 7.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,016 to a high of $2,167, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 78216 Compares

vs National Average
$2,167 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,167 vs $2,349
8% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78216, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,167
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78216.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,016 -
2019 $2,045 +1.4%
2020 $2,107 +3.0%
2021 $2,114 +0.3%
2022 $2,167 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,090
Premium Range
$2,016 - $2,167
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78216

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 78216 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 78216?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 78216 (San Antonio, TX): $2,167/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #849 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Antonio, TX?
In ZIP 78216, insurers report a 33.8% loss ratio, a 4.54% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78216 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78216 lands in the 81st percentile: its $2,167/yr average is 22% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78216?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78216 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78216 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78216 have ranged from $2,016 to $2,167, with a 5-year average of $2,090. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 78216 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78216 has an average premium of $2,167/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #849 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.