ZIP 79005 · Lipscomb County

Booker, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79005, Booker, Texas averages $2,575/yr.

48.4%
Loss ratio
#398 of 1504
Texas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Booker, TX (ZIP 79005) runs $2,575/yr on average: the 90th percentile nationally and 45% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,575
Avg premium (2022)
+45%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-16.5%
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
31/100
79005 - Booker, 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
$2,575/yr
Avg premium, 10th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
27.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
2.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79005's premium sits nationally

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

$2,575 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)
$2,575/yr
Above-median premium
-16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.25%
Avg severity: $38,344
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79005 (Booker, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79005 (Booker, TX) pay an average of $2,575 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 45% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 10% above, ranking #398 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Dallas (ZIP 75237) at $2,574, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 48.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.25% of policies in ZIP 79005 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,344.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79005 premiums fallen 16.5%, spanning $2,496 to $3,085 (five-year average: $2,663), an annualized rate of -4.4% per year.

Lipscomb County's FEMA NRI score is 27.9 (Very Low), only the 28th national percentile and #173 of 245 Texas counties - 45% below the state mean 50.5. Leading mapped hazard remains Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 42.0 · Community Resilience 2.3. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 79005 Compares

vs National Average
$2,575 vs $1,776
45% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,575 vs $2,349
10% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79005, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200 20182019202020212022 $2,575
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79005.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,085 -
2019 $2,656 -13.9%
2020 $2,496 -6.0%
2021 $2,504 +0.3%
2022 $2,575 +2.8%

Softening premium path for ZIP 79005 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,663
Premium Range
$2,496 - $3,085
Annual Change Rate
-4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Lipscomb County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79005 via FIPS 48295. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
27.9
Very Low · 28th national percentile
In-state county rank
#173
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $5,849,444

Social Vulnerability Index 42.0 · Community Resilience 2.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 79005's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 79005's county NRI is 27.9 (Very Low). 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 ($2,575/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 79005?
At the 90th percentile nationally, #398 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 79005 (Booker, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,575 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Booker, TX?
In ZIP 79005, insurers report a 48.4% loss ratio, a 3.25% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79005 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79005 premiums of $2,575/yr are 45% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79005?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 79005 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79005 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79005 have ranged from $2,496 to $3,085, with a 5-year average of $2,663. The annualized change rate is -4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 79005 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 79005 averages $2,575/yr, 10% above that figure, ranking #398 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79005?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 79005 (Lipscomb) is 27.9 - #173/245 in Texas, 28th national percentile, top hazard Drought. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 79005

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.