ZIP 78251 · Bexar County

San Antonio, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78251, San Antonio, Texas.

47.6%
Loss ratio
#1177 of 1504
Texas rank
1,258
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78251 (San Antonio, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,912/yr, 72nd percentile nationally, 8% above the U.S. norm.

$1,912
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+10.5%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,912/yr
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.26%
Avg severity: $14,555
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78251 (San Antonio, TX)

ZIP 78251 (San Antonio, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,912 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,258 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78251 in the 72nd percentile, 8% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78251 is 19% below, ranking #1177 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Etoile (ZIP 75944) at $1,913, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 47.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 6.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,555.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.5% through 2022, ranging $1,730 to $1,912 with a 5-year average of $1,824, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 78251 Compares

vs National Average
$1,912 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,912 vs $2,349
19% below state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78251, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,912
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78251.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,730 -
2019 $1,780 +2.9%
2020 $1,828 +2.7%
2021 $1,869 +2.2%
2022 $1,912 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,824
Premium Range
$1,730 - $1,912
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78251

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 78251?
ZIP 78251 (San Antonio, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,912 per year as of 2022 (72nd percentile, #1177 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Antonio, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78251: a claims frequency of 6.26%, a loss ratio of 47.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 72nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78251 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78251 premiums of $1,912/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78251?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78251 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78251 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78251 have ranged from $1,730 to $1,912, with a 5-year average of $1,824. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 78251 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78251 runs 19% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,912/yr), ranking #1177 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.