ZIP 79029 Insurance Data

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. That is 38% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 4% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

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

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 79029 have fallen by 2.1%, ranging from $2,322 to $2,503 with a five-year average of $2,392 — an annualized rate of -0.5% per year. 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.