ZIP 78737 · Hays County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78737, Austin, Texas.

38.9%
Loss ratio
#468 of 1504
Texas rank
122
Policies

The verdict

Austin, TX (ZIP 78737) averages $2,495/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally.

$2,495
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+21.9%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,495/yr
+21.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.34%
Avg severity: $29,033
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78737 (Austin, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78737 (Austin, TX) at $2,495 per year for 2022 across approximately 122 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78737 in the 89th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78737 is 6% above, ranking #468 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Midlothian (ZIP 76065) at $2,495, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78737 is 38.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.34%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,033.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 78737 premiums risen 21.9%, spanning $2,046 to $2,495 (five-year average: $2,221), an annualized rate of +5.1% 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 78737 Compares

vs National Average
$2,495 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,495 vs $2,349
6% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78737, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,495
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78737.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,046 -
2019 $2,114 +3.3%
2020 $2,154 +1.9%
2021 $2,297 +6.6%
2022 $2,495 +8.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,221
Premium Range
$2,046 - $2,495
Annual Change Rate
+5.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78737

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 78737 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 78737?
At the 89th percentile nationally, #468 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78737 (Austin, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,495 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +21.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78737: claims frequency (3.34%), loss ratio (38.9%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78737 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78737 premiums of $2,495/yr are 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78737?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78737 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78737 over 5 years?
ZIP 78737 premiums spanned $2,046 to $2,495 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,221. The annualized change rate is +5.1% per year.
How does ZIP 78737 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78737 averages $2,495/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #468 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.