ZIP 78516 · Hidalgo County

Alamo, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78516, Alamo, Texas.

22.5%
Loss ratio
#1471 of 1504
Texas rank
342
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78516 (Alamo, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,345/yr, 35th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,345
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-3.5%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,345/yr
-3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.42%
Avg severity: $12,553
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78516 (Alamo, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78516 (Alamo, TX) at $1,345 per year for 2022 across approximately 342 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78516 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78516 is 43% below, ranking #1471 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is San Antonio (ZIP 78237) at $1,347, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78516. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,553.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78516 have fallen by 3.5%, ranging from $1,340 to $1,395 with a five-year average of $1,354, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 78516 Compares

vs National Average
$1,345 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,345 vs $2,349
43% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78516, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,345
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78516.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,395 -
2019 $1,344 -3.6%
2020 $1,340 -0.3%
2021 $1,348 +0.6%
2022 $1,345 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,354
Premium Range
$1,340 - $1,395
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78516

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

  • Put ZIP 78516 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 78516?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78516 (Alamo, TX) averages $1,345 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 35th percentile, #1471 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alamo, TX?
In ZIP 78516, insurers report a 22.5% loss ratio, a 2.42% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78516 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78516 premiums of $1,345/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78516?
ZIP 78516 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78516 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78516 have ranged from $1,340 to $1,395, with a 5-year average of $1,354. The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 78516 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78516 averages $1,345/yr, 43% below that figure, ranking #1471 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.