ZIP 78503 · Hidalgo County

Mcallen, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78503, Mcallen, Texas.

42.4%
Loss ratio
#876 of 1504
Texas rank
494
Policies

The verdict

Mcallen, TX (ZIP 78503) averages $2,148/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally.

$2,148
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
-5.9%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,148/yr
-5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.33%
Avg severity: $27,327
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78503 (Mcallen, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78503 (Mcallen, TX) runs $2,148 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 494 reported policies. That is 21% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #876 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Tatum (ZIP 75691) at $2,148, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 42.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,327.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78503 have fallen by 5.9%, ranging from $2,080 to $2,283 with a five-year average of $2,162, an annualized rate of -1.5% 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 78503 Compares

vs National Average
$2,148 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,148 vs $2,349
9% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78503, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,148
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78503.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,283 -
2019 $2,137 -6.4%
2020 $2,080 -2.7%
2021 $2,160 +3.8%
2022 $2,148 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,162
Premium Range
$2,080 - $2,283
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78503

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 78503 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
  • 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 78503?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 78503 (Mcallen, TX): $2,148/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #876 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mcallen, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78503: a claims frequency of 3.33%, a loss ratio of 42.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78503 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78503 premiums of $2,148/yr are 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78503?
ZIP 78503 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78503 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78503 have ranged from $2,080 to $2,283, with a 5-year average of $2,162. The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 78503 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78503 averages $2,148/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #876 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.