ZIP 78725 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78725, Austin, Texas averages $1,396/yr.

32.3%
Loss ratio
#1463 of 1504
Texas rank
133
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78725 (Austin, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,396/yr, 39th percentile nationally, 21% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,396
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+12.5%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
42/100
78725 - 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 C+
$1,396/yr
Avg premium, 61st 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 78725's premium sits nationally

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

$1,396 Lower than most lower than 61% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,396/yr
Near-median premium
+12.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $9,756
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78725 (Austin, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78725 (Austin, TX) at $1,396 per year for 2022 across approximately 133 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 41% (below), ranking #1463 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is El Paso (ZIP 79935) at $1,395, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78725 is 32.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.62% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,756.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 78725 premiums risen 12.5%, spanning $1,232 to $1,396 (five-year average: $1,285), an annualized rate of +3.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Travis County in the upper risk band at 97.7 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #7/245 inside Texas, and 94% above the 50.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 73.3. 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 78725 Compares

vs National Average
$1,396 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,396 vs $2,349
41% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78725, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,396
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78725.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,241 -
2019 $1,238 -0.2%
2020 $1,232 -0.5%
2021 $1,316 +6.8%
2022 $1,396 +6.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 78725, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,285
Premium Range
$1,232 - $1,396
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Travis County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78725 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)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 78725 in Travis County (NRI 97.7, hazard Tornado), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,396/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 78725?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #1463 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78725 (Austin, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,396 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78725: a claims frequency of 4.62%, a loss ratio of 32.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78725 compared to the national average?
At $1,396/yr, ZIP 78725 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78725?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78725 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78725 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78725 have ranged from $1,232 to $1,396, with a 5-year average of $1,285. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 78725 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78725 has an average premium of $1,396/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 41% below the state average, ranking #1463 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78725?
Travis County scores 97.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #7 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 78725

This ZIP's premiums run at the 39th 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.