ZIP 78608 · Burnet County

Briggs, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78608, Briggs, Texas.

60.0%
Loss ratio
#485 of 1504
Texas rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78608 (Briggs, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,487/yr, 89th percentile nationally, 40% above the U.S. norm.

$2,487
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,487/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.37%
Avg severity: $12,058
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78608 (Briggs, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78608 (Briggs, TX) at $2,487 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% above that mark and lands in the 89th national percentile. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78608 is 6% above, ranking #485 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Abilene (ZIP 79605) at $2,487, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78608 shows a 60.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 12.37% of policies in ZIP 78608 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,058.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78608 have fallen by 1.8%, ranging from $2,317 to $2,531 with a five-year average of $2,436, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 78608 Compares

vs National Average
$2,487 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,487 vs $2,349
6% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78608, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,487
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78608.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,531 -
2019 $2,317 -8.4%
2020 $2,357 +1.7%
2021 $2,489 +5.6%
2022 $2,487 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,436
Premium Range
$2,317 - $2,531
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78608

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 78608 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 78608?
ZIP 78608 (Briggs, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,487 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #485 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Briggs, TX?
In ZIP 78608, insurers report a 60.0% loss ratio, a 12.37% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78608 compared to the national average?
At $2,487/yr, ZIP 78608 runs 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78608?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78608 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78608 over 5 years?
ZIP 78608 premiums spanned $2,317 to $2,531 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,436. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 78608 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78608 has an average premium of $2,487/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #485 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.