ZIP 78578 · Cameron County

Port Isabel, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78578, Port Isabel, Texas averages $1,235/yr.

7.0%
Loss ratio
#1488 of 1504
Texas rank
80
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78578 (Port Isabel, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,235/yr, 26th percentile nationally, 30% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,235
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-1.2%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
30/100
78578 - Port Isabel, TX

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,235/yr
Avg premium, 74th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
6.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78578's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,235 Lower than most lower than 74% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,235/yr
Below-median premium
-1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.86%
Avg severity: $9,948
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78578 (Port Isabel, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78578 (Port Isabel, TX) pay an average of $1,235 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 80 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78578 in the 26th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 47% below, ranking #1488 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Laredo (ZIP 78046) at $1,236, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 0.86% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,948.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78578 have fallen by 1.2%, ranging from $1,219 to $1,259 with a five-year average of $1,237, an annualized rate of -0.3% per year.

Cameron County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 97.3 (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #9 of 245 Texas counties - 93% above the state mean of 50.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 91.7 · Community Resilience 6.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 78578 Compares

vs National Average
$1,235 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,235 vs $2,349
47% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78578, 2018–2022

$1,210$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270 20182019202020212022 $1,235
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78578.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,250 -
2019 $1,224 -2.1%
2020 $1,259 +2.9%
2021 $1,219 -3.2%
2022 $1,235 +1.3%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 78578

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,237
Premium Range
$1,219 - $1,259
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Cameron County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78578 via FIPS 48061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.3
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $84,054,211

Social Vulnerability Index 91.7 · Community Resilience 6.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Cameron County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 78578 in Cameron County (NRI 97.3, hazard Hurricane), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,235/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 78578?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78578 (Port Isabel, TX) averages $1,235 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #1488 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Port Isabel, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78578: claims frequency (0.86%), loss ratio (7.0%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78578 compared to the national average?
At $1,235/yr, ZIP 78578 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78578?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78578 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78578 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78578 have ranged from $1,219 to $1,259, with a 5-year average of $1,237. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 78578 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78578 has an average premium of $1,235/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 47% below the state average, ranking #1488 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78578?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 78578 (Cameron) is 97.3 - #9/245 in Texas, 97th national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 78578

This ZIP's premiums run at the 26th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.