ZIP 78538 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78538 (Edcouch, TX)

ZIP 78538 (Edcouch, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,844 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations 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. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 22% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78538 is 36.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 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. 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.