ZIP 78550 · Cameron County

Harlingen, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78550, Harlingen, Texas.

19.7%
Loss ratio
#1201 of 1504
Texas rank
214
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,894/yr, 71st percentile nationally, 7% above the U.S. norm.

$1,894
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
-11.2%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,894/yr
-11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.11%
Avg severity: $17,655
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX) runs $1,894 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 214 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78550 comes in 7% above, the 71st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #1201 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Pollok (ZIP 75969) at $1,894, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78550 shows a 19.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,655.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 78550 costs have fallen 11.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,894 to a high of $2,132, an annualized rate of -2.9% 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 78550 Compares

vs National Average
$1,894 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,894 vs $2,349
19% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78550, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $1,894
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78550.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,132 -
2019 $1,987 -6.8%
2020 $1,910 -3.9%
2021 $1,920 +0.6%
2022 $1,894 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,969
Premium Range
$1,894 - $2,132
Annual Change Rate
-2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78550

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

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 78550?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX) averages $1,894 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 71st percentile, #1201 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harlingen, TX?
In ZIP 78550, insurers report a 19.7% loss ratio, a 2.11% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78550 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78550 premiums of $1,894/yr are 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78550?
ZIP 78550 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78550 over 5 years?
ZIP 78550 premiums spanned $1,894 to $2,132 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,969. The annualized change rate is -2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 78550 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78550 runs 19% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,894/yr), ranking #1201 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.