ZIP 78501 · Hidalgo County

Mcallen, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78501, Mcallen, Texas.

22.7%
Loss ratio
#1278 of 1504
Texas rank
1,541
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78501 (Mcallen, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,826/yr, 67th percentile nationally, 3% above the U.S. norm.

$1,826
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
-7.4%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,826/yr
-7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.36%
Avg severity: $17,565
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78501 (Mcallen, TX)

ZIP 78501 (Mcallen, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,826 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,541 reported policies. That is 3% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 22% below that figure, ranking #1278 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Brookshire (ZIP 77423) at $1,826, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78501. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,565.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 7.4% through 2022, ranging $1,790 to $1,972 with a 5-year average of $1,866, an annualized rate of -1.9% 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 78501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,826 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,826 vs $2,349
22% below state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78501, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,826
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,972 -
2019 $1,881 -4.6%
2020 $1,790 -4.8%
2021 $1,860 +3.9%
2022 $1,826 -1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,866
Premium Range
$1,790 - $1,972
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78501

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 78501 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Texas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 78501?
At the 67th percentile nationally, #1278 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78501 (Mcallen, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,826 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mcallen, TX?
In ZIP 78501, insurers report a 22.7% loss ratio, a 2.36% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 67th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78501 compared to the national average?
At $1,826/yr, ZIP 78501 runs 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78501?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78501 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78501 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78501 have ranged from $1,790 to $1,972, with a 5-year average of $1,866. The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 78501 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78501 has an average premium of $1,826/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #1278 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.