ZIP 78950 · Austin County

New Ulm, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78950, New Ulm, Texas.

2.7%
Loss ratio
#152 of 1504
Texas rank
7
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78950 (New Ulm, TX) homeowners insurance averages $3,003/yr, 95th percentile nationally, 69% above the U.S. norm.

$3,003
Avg premium (2022)
+69%
vs U.S. average
+8.6%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,003/yr
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.14%
Avg severity: $6,991
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78950 (New Ulm, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78950 (New Ulm, TX) pay an average of $3,003 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78950 in the 95th percentile, 69% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78950 is 28% above, ranking #152 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Richardson (ZIP 75080) at $3,005, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 2.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78950. 1.14% of policies in ZIP 78950 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,991.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.6% through 2022, ranging $2,766 to $3,038 with a 5-year average of $2,941, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 78950 Compares

vs National Average
$3,003 vs $1,776
69% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,003 vs $2,349
28% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78950, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100 20182019202020212022 $3,003
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78950.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,766 -
2019 $2,926 +5.8%
2020 $2,972 +1.6%
2021 $3,038 +2.2%
2022 $3,003 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,941
Premium Range
$2,766 - $3,038
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78950

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

  • Put ZIP 78950 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 78950?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 78950 (New Ulm, TX): $3,003/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #152 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Ulm, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 78950: claims frequency (1.14%), loss ratio (2.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78950 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78950 premiums of $3,003/yr are 69% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78950?
ZIP 78950 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78950 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78950 have ranged from $2,766 to $3,038, with a 5-year average of $2,941. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 78950 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78950 has an average premium of $3,003/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 28% above the state average, ranking #152 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.