ZIP 78542 · Hidalgo County

Edinburg, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78542, Edinburg, Texas.

28.3%
Loss ratio
#1345 of 1504
Texas rank
143
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Edinburg, TX (ZIP 78542) runs $1,733/yr on average: the 62nd percentile nationally and 2% below the U.S. average.

$1,733
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
-5.7%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,733/yr
-5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.73%
Avg severity: $17,929
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78542 (Edinburg, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78542 (Edinburg, TX) runs $1,733 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 143 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78542 is 26% below, ranking #1345 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Luling (ZIP 78648) at $1,733, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78542 shows a 28.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.73% of policies in ZIP 78542 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,929.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78542 have fallen by 5.7%, ranging from $1,705 to $1,838 with a five-year average of $1,754, an annualized rate of -1.5% 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 78542 Compares

vs National Average
$1,733 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,733 vs $2,349
26% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78542, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,733
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,838 -
2019 $1,751 -4.7%
2020 $1,705 -2.6%
2021 $1,745 +2.3%
2022 $1,733 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,754
Premium Range
$1,705 - $1,838
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78542

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

  • Compare ZIP 78542 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 78542?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78542 (Edinburg, TX) averages $1,733 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #1345 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edinburg, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78542: claims frequency (2.73%), loss ratio (28.3%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78542 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78542 premiums of $1,733/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78542?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78542 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78542 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78542 runs $1,705-$1,838 (5-year average $1,754). The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 78542 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78542 has an average premium of $1,733/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 26% below the state average, ranking #1345 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.