ZIP 78731 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78731, Austin, Texas.

48.3%
Loss ratio
#86 of 1504
Texas rank
1,097
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78731 (Austin, TX) homeowners insurance averages $3,328/yr, 96th percentile nationally, 87% above the U.S. norm.

$3,328
Avg premium (2022)
+87%
vs U.S. average
+24.9%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,328/yr
+24.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.60%
Avg severity: $34,938
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78731 (Austin, TX)

ZIP 78731 (Austin, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,328 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,097 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78731 comes in 87% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 42% (above), ranking #86 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Horseshoe Bay (ZIP 78657) at $3,331, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 48.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78731. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,938.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 24.9% through 2022, ranging $2,664 to $3,328 with a 5-year average of $2,973, an annualized rate of +5.7% 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 78731 Compares

vs National Average
$3,328 vs $1,776
87% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,328 vs $2,349
42% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78731, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400 20182019202020212022 $3,328
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78731.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,664 -
2019 $2,829 +6.2%
2020 $2,940 +3.9%
2021 $3,106 +5.6%
2022 $3,328 +7.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,973
Premium Range
$2,664 - $3,328
Annual Change Rate
+5.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78731

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 78731 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 78731?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #86 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78731 (Austin, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,328 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +24.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
In ZIP 78731, insurers report a 48.3% loss ratio, a 4.60% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78731 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78731 premiums of $3,328/yr are 87% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78731?
ZIP 78731 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78731 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78731 runs $2,664-$3,328 (5-year average $2,973). The annualized change rate is +5.7% per year.
How does ZIP 78731 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78731 runs 42% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $3,328/yr), ranking #86 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.

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