ZIP 78598 · Willacy County

Port Mansfield, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78598, Port Mansfield, Texas.

0.6%
Loss ratio
#1131 of 1504
Texas rank
15
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78598 (Port Mansfield, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,949/yr, 73rd percentile nationally, 10% above the U.S. norm.

$1,949
Avg premium (2022)
+10%
vs U.S. average
-5.4%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,949/yr
-5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.58%
Avg severity: $2,156
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78598 (Port Mansfield, TX)

ZIP 78598 (Port Mansfield, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,949 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% above that mark and lands in the 73rd national percentile. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78598 is 17% below, ranking #1131 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Tyler (ZIP 75706) at $1,949, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78598 shows a 0.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.58% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,156.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 78598 costs have fallen 5.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,949 to a high of $2,112, an annualized rate of -1.4% 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 78598 Compares

vs National Average
$1,949 vs $1,776
10% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,949 vs $2,349
17% below state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78598, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $1,949
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78598.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,061 -
2019 $1,981 -3.8%
2020 $2,015 +1.7%
2021 $2,112 +4.8%
2022 $1,949 -7.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,023
Premium Range
$1,949 - $2,112
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78598

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 78598?
At the 73rd percentile nationally, #1131 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78598 (Port Mansfield, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,949 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Port Mansfield, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78598: a claims frequency of 0.58%, a loss ratio of 0.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78598 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78598 premiums of $1,949/yr are 10% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78598?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78598 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78598 over 5 years?
ZIP 78598 premiums spanned $1,949 to $2,112 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,023. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 78598 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78598 averages $1,949/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #1131 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.