ZIP 78735 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78735, Austin, Texas.

48.8%
Loss ratio
#55 of 1504
Texas rank
303
Policies

The verdict

Austin, TX (ZIP 78735) averages $3,733/yr for homeowners insurance, 110% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally.

$3,733
Avg premium (2022)
+110%
vs U.S. average
+25.6%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,733/yr
+25.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $51,925
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78735 (Austin, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78735 (Austin, TX) at $3,733 per year for 2022 across approximately 303 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78735 comes in 110% above, the 97th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78735 is 59% above, ranking #55 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Sugar Land (ZIP 77479) at $3,746, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78735 shows a 48.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $51,925.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 25.6% through 2022, ranging $2,973 to $3,733 with a 5-year average of $3,295, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 78735 Compares

vs National Average
$3,733 vs $1,776
110% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,733 vs $2,349
59% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78735, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600$3,800 20182019202020212022 $3,733
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78735.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,973 -
2019 $3,114 +4.8%
2020 $3,227 +3.6%
2021 $3,429 +6.3%
2022 $3,733 +8.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,295
Premium Range
$2,973 - $3,733
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78735

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

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 78735?
ZIP 78735 (Austin, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,733 per year as of 2022, in the 97th percentile nationally, #55 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +25.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78735: a claims frequency of 3.50%, a loss ratio of 48.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78735 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78735 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,733/yr average is 110% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78735?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78735 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78735 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78735 have ranged from $2,973 to $3,733, with a 5-year average of $3,295. The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 78735 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78735 has an average premium of $3,733/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 59% above the state average, ranking #55 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.