ZIP 78538 · Hidalgo County

Edcouch, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78538, Edcouch, Texas.

36.7%
Loss ratio
#1261 of 1504
Texas rank
57
Policies

The verdict

Edcouch, TX (ZIP 78538) averages $1,844/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally.

$1,844
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
-2.8%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,844/yr
-2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.92%
Avg severity: $23,228
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78538 (Edcouch, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78538 (Edcouch, TX) runs $1,844 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 57 reported policies. That is 4% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78538 is 22% below, ranking #1261 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Cactus (ZIP 79013) at $1,847, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.7%, 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 2.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,228.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78538 have fallen by 2.8%, ranging from $1,745 to $1,897 with a five-year average of $1,828, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 78538 Compares

vs National Average
$1,844 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,844 vs $2,349
22% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78538, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,844
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,897 -
2019 $1,814 -4.3%
2020 $1,745 -3.8%
2021 $1,838 +5.3%
2022 $1,844 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,828
Premium Range
$1,745 - $1,897
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78538

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

  • Put ZIP 78538 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 78538?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78538 (Edcouch, TX) averages $1,844 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 68th percentile, #1261 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edcouch, TX?
In ZIP 78538, insurers report a 36.7% loss ratio, a 2.92% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78538 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78538 lands in the 68th percentile: its $1,844/yr average is 4% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78538?
ZIP 78538 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78538 over 5 years?
ZIP 78538 premiums spanned $1,745 to $1,897 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,828. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 78538 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78538 averages $1,844/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #1261 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.