ZIP 78701 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78701, Austin, Texas averages $4,708/yr.

187.0%
Loss ratio
#18 of 1504
Texas rank
1,621
Policies

The verdict

At $4,708/yr, Austin, TX (ZIP 78701) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 165% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$4,708
Avg premium (2022)
+165%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+76.1%
since 2018
98th
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
20/100
78701 - Austin, 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
$4,708/yr
Avg premium, 2nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78701's premium sits nationally

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

$4,708 Higher than most more expensive than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,708/yr
Above-median premium
+76.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
187.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
12.00%
Avg severity: $73,354
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78701 (Austin, TX)

ZIP 78701 (Austin, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,708 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,621 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78701 comes in 165% above, the 98th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 100% (above), ranking #18 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Austin (ZIP 78746) at $4,712, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 187.0%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 78701. 12.00% of policies in ZIP 78701 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $73,354.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78701 have risen by 76.1%, ranging from $2,673 to $4,719 with a five-year average of $4,024, an annualized rate of +15.2% per year.

Travis County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 97.7 (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #7 of 245 Texas counties - 94% above the state mean of 50.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 73.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 78701 Compares

vs National Average
$4,708 vs $1,776
165% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$4,708 vs $2,349
100% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78701, 2018–2022

$2,500$3,000$3,500$4,000$4,500$5,000 20182019202020212022 $4,708
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,673 -
2019 $3,882 +45.2%
2020 $4,138 +6.6%
2021 $4,719 +14.0%
2022 $4,708 -0.2%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 78701, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,024
Premium Range
$2,673 - $4,719
Annual Change Rate
+15.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Travis County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78701 via FIPS 48453. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.7
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $95,874,012

Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 73.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Travis County)

ZIP 78701's county NRI is 97.7 (Relatively High). 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 ($4,708/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 78701?
At the 98th percentile nationally, #18 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78701 (Austin, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $4,708 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +76.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
ZIP 78701 is running a loss ratio above 100% (187.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 12.00% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78701 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78701 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,708/yr average is 165% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78701?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78701 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78701 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78701 have ranged from $2,673 to $4,719, with a 5-year average of $4,024. The annualized change rate is +15.2% per year.
How does ZIP 78701 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78701 runs 100% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $4,708/yr), ranking #18 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78701?
County NRI 97.7 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 78701 via Travis County FIPS 48453. In-state rank #7 of 245; national percentile 98th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 78701

This ZIP's premiums run at the 98th 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.