ZIP 78526 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78526 (Brownsville, TX)

ZIP 78526 (Brownsville, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,664 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 371 reported policies. That is 6% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 29% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78526 is 32.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,454.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78526 have fallen by 6.6%, ranging from $1,664 to $1,782 with a five-year average of $1,705 — an annualized rate of -1.7% per year. 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.