ZIP 79029 · Moore County

Dumas, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79029, Dumas, Texas.

185.0%
Loss ratio
#521 of 1504
Texas rank
20
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79029 (Dumas, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,450/yr, 88th percentile nationally, 38% above the U.S. norm.

$2,450
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,450/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
185.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
29.81%
Avg severity: $15,203
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79029 (Dumas, TX)

ZIP 79029 (Dumas, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,450 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 79029 comes in 38% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 4% above that figure, ranking #521 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Fort Worth (ZIP 76134) at $2,449, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 79029 shows a 185.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 29.81%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,203.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.1% through 2022, ranging $2,322 to $2,503 with a 5-year average of $2,392, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 79029 Compares

vs National Average
$2,450 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,450 vs $2,349
4% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79029, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,450
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79029.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,503 -
2019 $2,331 -6.9%
2020 $2,322 -0.4%
2021 $2,356 +1.4%
2022 $2,450 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,392
Premium Range
$2,322 - $2,503
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79029

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

  • Put ZIP 79029 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
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 79029?
ZIP 79029 (Dumas, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,450 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #521 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dumas, TX?
ZIP 79029 is running a loss ratio above 100% (185.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 29.81% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79029 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79029 premiums of $2,450/yr are 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79029?
ZIP 79029 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79029 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 79029 runs $2,322-$2,503 (5-year average $2,392). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 79029 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 79029 averages $2,450/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #521 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.