ZIP 78721 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78721, Austin, Texas.

35.2%
Loss ratio
#1438 of 1504
Texas rank
1,191
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Austin, TX (ZIP 78721) runs $1,490/yr on average: the 46th percentile nationally and 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,490
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,490/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.70%
Avg severity: $14,178
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78721 (Austin, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78721 (Austin, TX) runs $1,490 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,191 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78721 comes in 16% below, the 46th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 37% below, ranking #1438 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Pharr (ZIP 78577) at $1,488, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78721. 3.70% of policies in ZIP 78721 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,178.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 78721 costs have risen 0.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,434 to a high of $1,491, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 78721 Compares

vs National Average
$1,490 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,490 vs $2,349
37% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78721, 2018–2022

$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,490
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78721.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,476 -
2019 $1,491 +1.0%
2020 $1,435 -3.7%
2021 $1,434 -0.1%
2022 $1,490 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,465
Premium Range
$1,434 - $1,491
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78721

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 78721?
ZIP 78721 (Austin, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,490 per year as of 2022 (46th percentile, #1438 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
In ZIP 78721, insurers report a 35.2% loss ratio, a 3.70% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78721 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78721 premiums of $1,490/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78721?
ZIP 78721 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78721 over 5 years?
ZIP 78721 premiums spanned $1,434 to $1,491 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,465. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 78721 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78721 runs 37% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,490/yr), ranking #1438 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.