ZIP 78655 · Caldwell County

Martindale, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78655, Martindale, Texas.

77.2%
Loss ratio
#837 of 1504
Texas rank
29
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78655 (Martindale, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,179/yr, 81st percentile nationally, 23% above the U.S. norm.

$2,179
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,179/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.40%
Avg severity: $20,016
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78655 (Martindale, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78655 (Martindale, TX) pay an average of $2,179 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 29 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78655 in the 81st percentile, 23% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78655 is 7% below, ranking #837 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Mart (ZIP 76664) at $2,179, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 77.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78655. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,016.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.8% through 2022, ranging $2,022 to $2,181 with a 5-year average of $2,121, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 78655 Compares

vs National Average
$2,179 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,179 vs $2,349
7% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78655, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,179
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78655.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,022 -
2019 $2,102 +3.9%
2020 $2,119 +0.8%
2021 $2,181 +2.9%
2022 $2,179 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,121
Premium Range
$2,022 - $2,181
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78655

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

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 78655?
At the 81st percentile nationally, #837 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78655 (Martindale, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,179 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Martindale, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78655: a claims frequency of 8.40%, a loss ratio of 77.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78655 compared to the national average?
At $2,179/yr, ZIP 78655 runs 23% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78655?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78655 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78655 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78655 runs $2,022-$2,181 (5-year average $2,121). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 78655 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78655 has an average premium of $2,179/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #837 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.