ZIP 78632 · Gonzales County

Harwood, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78632, Harwood, Texas averages $2,140/yr.

14.5%
Loss ratio
#884 of 1504
Texas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $2,140/yr, Harwood, TX (ZIP 78632) sits in the 80th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,140
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+4.8%
since 2018
80th
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
17/100
78632 - Harwood, 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 F
$2,140/yr
Avg premium, 20th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
85.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
16.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78632's premium sits nationally

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

$2,140 Higher than most more expensive than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,140/yr
Above-median premium
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.10%
Avg severity: $6,085
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78632 (Harwood, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78632 (Harwood, TX) runs $2,140 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% above that mark and lands in the 80th national percentile. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #884 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Beaumont (ZIP 77705) at $2,140, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 14.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78632. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,085.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 78632 premiums risen 4.8%, spanning $1,991 to $2,140 (five-year average: $2,078), an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Gonzales County in the upper risk band at 85.7 (Relatively Moderate): national 86th percentile, #33/245 inside Texas, and 70% above the 50.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 90.2 · Community Resilience 16.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 78632 Compares

vs National Average
$2,140 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,140 vs $2,349
9% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78632, 2018–2022

$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,140
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78632.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,041 -
2019 $2,114 +3.5%
2020 $2,106 -0.4%
2021 $1,991 -5.4%
2022 $2,140 +7.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 78632

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,078
Premium Range
$1,991 - $2,140
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Gonzales County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78632 via FIPS 48177. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
85.7
Relatively Moderate · 86th national percentile
In-state county rank
#33
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $3,860,464

Social Vulnerability Index 90.2 · Community Resilience 16.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Texas for ZIP 78632

ZIP 78632's county NRI is 85.7 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Texas containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,140/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 78632?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 78632 (Harwood, TX): $2,140/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #884 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harwood, TX?
In ZIP 78632, insurers report a 14.5% loss ratio, a 5.10% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78632 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78632 premiums of $2,140/yr are 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78632?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78632 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78632 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78632 have ranged from $1,991 to $2,140, with a 5-year average of $2,078. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 78632 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78632 averages $2,140/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #884 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78632?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 78632 (Gonzales) is 85.7 - #33/245 in Texas, 86th national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 78632

This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th 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.