ZIP 78739 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78739, Austin, Texas averages $2,547/yr.

36.2%
Loss ratio
#421 of 1504
Texas rank
567
Policies

The verdict

At $2,547/yr, Austin, TX (ZIP 78739) sits in the 90th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 43% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,547
Avg premium (2022)
+43%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+24.3%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
23/100
78739 - Austin, TX

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,547/yr
Avg premium, 10th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78739's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,547 Higher than most more expensive than 90% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,547/yr
Above-median premium
+24.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.96%
Avg severity: $18,558
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78739 (Austin, TX)

ZIP 78739 (Austin, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,547 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 567 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 43% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78739 is 8% above, ranking #421 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Maypearl (ZIP 76064) at $2,548, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78739 shows a 36.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.96% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,558.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78739 have risen by 24.3%, ranging from $2,049 to $2,547 with a five-year average of $2,262, an annualized rate of +5.6% per year.

FEMA NRI places Travis County in the upper risk band at 97.7 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #7/245 inside Texas, and 94% above the 50.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 73.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 78739 Compares

vs National Average
$2,547 vs $1,776
43% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,547 vs $2,349
8% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78739, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,547
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78739.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,049 -
2019 $2,134 +4.2%
2020 $2,215 +3.8%
2021 $2,363 +6.7%
2022 $2,547 +7.7%

Rising-cost window for ZIP 78739 (5 filing years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,262
Premium Range
$2,049 - $2,547
Annual Change Rate
+5.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Travis County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78739 via FIPS 48453. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.7
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $95,874,012

Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 73.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very High
Hail
Very High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Texas for ZIP 78739

ZIP 78739's county NRI is 97.7 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Texas containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,547/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 78739?
At the 90th percentile nationally, #421 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78739 (Austin, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,547 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +24.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78739: claims frequency (4.96%), loss ratio (36.2%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78739 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 78739 lands in the 90th percentile: its $2,547/yr average is 43% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78739?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78739 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78739 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78739 have ranged from $2,049 to $2,547, with a 5-year average of $2,262. The annualized change rate is +5.6% per year.
How does ZIP 78739 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78739 averages $2,547/yr, 8% above that figure, ranking #421 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78739?
County NRI 97.7 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 78739 via Travis County FIPS 48453. In-state rank #7 of 245; national percentile 98th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 78739

This ZIP's premiums run at the 90th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.