ZIP 78616 · Caldwell County

Dale, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78616, Dale, Texas.

51.0%
Loss ratio
#1371 of 1504
Texas rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Dale, TX (ZIP 78616) averages $1,681/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally.

$1,681
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,681/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.44%
Avg severity: $24,878
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78616 (Dale, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78616 (Dale, TX) pay an average of $1,681 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78616 is 28% below, ranking #1371 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Del Rio (ZIP 78840) at $1,680, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78616 shows a 51.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.44% of policies in ZIP 78616 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,878.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 78616 premiums risen 2.1%, spanning $1,646 to $1,702 (five-year average: $1,670), 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 78616 Compares

vs National Average
$1,681 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,681 vs $2,349
28% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78616, 2018–2022

$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720 20182019202020212022 $1,681
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78616.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,646 -
2019 $1,674 +1.7%
2020 $1,648 -1.5%
2021 $1,702 +3.3%
2022 $1,681 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,670
Premium Range
$1,646 - $1,702
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78616

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

  • Put ZIP 78616 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 78616?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #1371 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78616 (Dale, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,681 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dale, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78616: claims frequency (3.44%), loss ratio (51.0%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78616 compared to the national average?
At $1,681/yr, ZIP 78616 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78616?
ZIP 78616 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78616 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78616 have ranged from $1,646 to $1,702, with a 5-year average of $1,670. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 78616 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78616 runs 28% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,681/yr), ranking #1371 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.