ZIP 78727 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78727, Austin, Texas.

40.2%
Loss ratio
#1042 of 1504
Texas rank
1,202
Policies

The verdict

Austin, TX (ZIP 78727) averages $2,018/yr for homeowners insurance, 14% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally.

$2,018
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+15.3%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,018/yr
+15.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.16%
Avg severity: $19,535
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78727 (Austin, TX)

ZIP 78727 (Austin, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,018 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,202 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% above that mark and lands in the 76th national percentile. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #1042 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Corpus Christi (ZIP 78412) at $2,018, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78727 is 40.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.16% of policies in ZIP 78727 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,535.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.3% through 2022, ranging $1,750 to $2,018 with a 5-year average of $1,880, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 78727 Compares

vs National Average
$2,018 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,018 vs $2,349
14% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78727, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,018
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78727.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,750 -
2019 $1,823 +4.2%
2020 $1,877 +3.0%
2021 $1,931 +2.9%
2022 $2,018 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,880
Premium Range
$1,750 - $2,018
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78727

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 78727 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide

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 78727?
ZIP 78727 (Austin, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,018 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #1042 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +15.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78727: claims frequency (4.16%), loss ratio (40.2%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78727 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78727 premiums of $2,018/yr are 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78727?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78727 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78727 over 5 years?
ZIP 78727 premiums spanned $1,750 to $2,018 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,880. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 78727 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78727 has an average premium of $2,018/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #1042 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.