ZIP 78557 · Hidalgo County

Hidalgo, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78557, Hidalgo, Texas.

27.1%
Loss ratio
#1431 of 1504
Texas rank
413
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hidalgo, TX (ZIP 78557) runs $1,510/yr on average: the 47th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,510
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,510/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $14,310
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78557 (Hidalgo, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78557 (Hidalgo, TX) at $1,510 per year for 2022 across approximately 413 reported policies. That is 15% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78557 is 36% below, ranking #1431 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Seadrift (ZIP 77983) at $1,510, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78557 shows a 27.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.86% of policies in ZIP 78557 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,310.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78557 have fallen by 1.9%, ranging from $1,482 to $1,539 with a five-year average of $1,512, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 78557 Compares

vs National Average
$1,510 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,510 vs $2,349
36% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78557, 2018–2022

$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560 20182019202020212022 $1,510
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78557.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,539 -
2019 $1,501 -2.5%
2020 $1,482 -1.3%
2021 $1,531 +3.4%
2022 $1,510 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,512
Premium Range
$1,482 - $1,539
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78557

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 78557?
ZIP 78557 (Hidalgo, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,510 per year as of 2022 (47th percentile, #1431 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hidalgo, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78557: a claims frequency of 2.86%, a loss ratio of 27.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78557 compared to the national average?
At $1,510/yr, ZIP 78557 runs 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78557?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78557 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78557 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78557 runs $1,482-$1,539 (5-year average $1,512). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 78557 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78557 runs 36% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,510/yr), ranking #1431 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.