ZIP 78238 · Bexar County

San Antonio, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78238, San Antonio, Texas.

43.0%
Loss ratio
#1315 of 1504
Texas rank
944
Policies

The verdict

San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78238) averages $1,766/yr for homeowners insurance, 1% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally.

$1,766
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+9.8%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,766/yr
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.87%
Avg severity: $15,581
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78238 (San Antonio, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78238 (San Antonio, TX) at $1,766 per year for 2022 across approximately 944 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78238 comes in 1% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78238 is 25% below, ranking #1315 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Austin (ZIP 78753) at $1,767, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78238 is 43.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,581.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 78238 premiums risen 9.8%, spanning $1,608 to $1,766 (five-year average: $1,682), an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 78238 Compares

vs National Average
$1,766 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,766 vs $2,349
25% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78238, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,766
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78238.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,608 -
2019 $1,638 +1.8%
2020 $1,686 +3.0%
2021 $1,710 +1.4%
2022 $1,766 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,682
Premium Range
$1,608 - $1,766
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78238

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

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 78238?
ZIP 78238 (San Antonio, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,766 per year as of 2022 (64th percentile, #1315 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Antonio, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78238: claims frequency (4.87%), loss ratio (43.0%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78238 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78238 premiums of $1,766/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78238?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78238 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78238 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78238 have ranged from $1,608 to $1,766, with a 5-year average of $1,682. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 78238 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78238 has an average premium of $1,766/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #1315 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.