ZIP 78735 Insurance Data
Austin, Texas · Travis County · 303 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 78735 (Austin, TX)
ZIP 78735 (Austin, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,733 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 303 reported policies. That is 110% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 59% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 78735 is 48.8%, meaning 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.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78735 have risen by 25.6%, ranging from $2,973 to $3,733 with a five-year average of $3,295 — an annualized rate of +5.9% per year. 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
Premium History
| 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
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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
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