ZIP 78340 · Refugio County
Bayside, TX Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78340, Bayside, Texas.
- 16.9%
- Loss ratio
- #1382 of 1504
- Texas rank
- 6
- Policies
The verdict
Bayside, TX (ZIP 78340) averages $1,658/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally.
- $1,658
- Avg premium (2022)
- -7%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.9%
- since 2018
- 58th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 78340 (Bayside, TX)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78340 (Bayside, TX) at $1,658 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78340 in the 58th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78340 is 29% below, ranking #1382 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Rio Grande City (ZIP 78582) at $1,657, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 16.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 78340 costs have risen 2.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,587 to a high of $1,782, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 78340 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 78340, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,612 | - |
| 2019 | $1,587 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | $1,782 | +12.3% |
| 2021 | $1,644 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | $1,658 | +0.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 78340
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 78340 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
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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