ZIP 78537 · Hidalgo County

Donna, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78537, Donna, Texas.

17.8%
Loss ratio
#1437 of 1504
Texas rank
243
Policies

The verdict

Donna, TX (ZIP 78537) averages $1,498/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally.

$1,498
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
-7.3%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,498/yr
-7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.91%
Avg severity: $13,909
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78537 (Donna, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78537 (Donna, TX) runs $1,498 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 243 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78537 comes in 16% below, the 46th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 36% below that figure, ranking #1437 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is San Antonio (ZIP 78203) at $1,499, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78537. 1.91% of policies in ZIP 78537 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,909.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 7.3% through 2022, ranging $1,498 to $1,617 with a 5-year average of $1,559, 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 78537 Compares

vs National Average
$1,498 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,498 vs $2,349
36% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78537, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,498
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78537.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,617 -
2019 $1,582 -2.1%
2020 $1,549 -2.1%
2021 $1,550 +0.0%
2022 $1,498 -3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,559
Premium Range
$1,498 - $1,617
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78537

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

  • Put ZIP 78537 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 78537?
ZIP 78537 (Donna, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,498 per year as of 2022 (46th percentile, #1437 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed -7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Donna, TX?
In ZIP 78537, insurers report a 17.8% loss ratio, a 1.91% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78537 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78537 premiums of $1,498/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78537?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78537 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78537 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78537 runs $1,498-$1,617 (5-year average $1,559). The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 78537 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78537 averages $1,498/yr, 36% below that figure, ranking #1437 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.