ZIP 78242 · Bexar County

San Antonio, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78242, San Antonio, Texas.

41.8%
Loss ratio
#1465 of 1504
Texas rank
1,541
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78242 (San Antonio, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,379/yr, 37th percentile nationally, 22% below the U.S. norm.

$1,379
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
-1.5%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,379/yr
-1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.60%
Avg severity: $10,316
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78242 (San Antonio, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78242 (San Antonio, TX) pay an average of $1,379 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,541 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78242 comes in 22% below, the 37th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 41% below, ranking #1465 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Von Ormy (ZIP 78073) at $1,376, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78242 shows a 41.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,316.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 78242 premiums fallen 1.5%, spanning $1,328 to $1,400 (five-year average: $1,367), 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 78242 Compares

vs National Average
$1,379 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,379 vs $2,349
41% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78242, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,379
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78242.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,400 -
2019 $1,377 -1.6%
2020 $1,328 -3.6%
2021 $1,352 +1.8%
2022 $1,379 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,367
Premium Range
$1,328 - $1,400
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78242

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

  • Compare ZIP 78242 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 78242?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78242 (San Antonio, TX) averages $1,379 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #1465 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Antonio, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78242: a claims frequency of 5.60%, a loss ratio of 41.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 37th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78242 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78242 lands in the 37th percentile: its $1,379/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78242?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78242 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78242 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78242 runs $1,328-$1,400 (5-year average $1,367). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 78242 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78242 averages $1,379/yr, 41% below that figure, ranking #1465 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.