ZIP 78734 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78734, Austin, Texas.

66.0%
Loss ratio
#196 of 1504
Texas rank
339
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78734 (Austin, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,888/yr, 94th percentile nationally, 63% above the U.S. norm.

$2,888
Avg premium (2022)
+63%
vs U.S. average
+25.2%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,888/yr
+25.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.01%
Avg severity: $47,500
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78734 (Austin, TX)

ZIP 78734 (Austin, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,888 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 339 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78734 in the 94th percentile, 63% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (above), ranking #196 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Addison (ZIP 75001) at $2,885, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 66.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78734. About 4.01% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $47,500.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78734 have risen by 25.2%, ranging from $2,306 to $2,888 with a five-year average of $2,551, an annualized rate of +5.8% 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 78734 Compares

vs National Average
$2,888 vs $1,776
63% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,888 vs $2,349
23% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78734, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,888
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78734.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,306 -
2019 $2,426 +5.2%
2020 $2,510 +3.5%
2021 $2,627 +4.7%
2022 $2,888 +9.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,551
Premium Range
$2,306 - $2,888
Annual Change Rate
+5.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78734

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

  • Put ZIP 78734 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 78734?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 78734 (Austin, TX): $2,888/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #196 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +25.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78734: a claims frequency of 4.01%, a loss ratio of 66.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78734 compared to the national average?
At $2,888/yr, ZIP 78734 runs 63% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78734?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78734 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78734 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78734 runs $2,306-$2,888 (5-year average $2,551). The annualized change rate is +5.8% per year.
How does ZIP 78734 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78734 runs 23% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,888/yr), ranking #196 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.