ZIP 79042 · Swisher County

Happy, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79042, Happy, Texas.

22.0%
Loss ratio
#330 of 1504
Texas rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Happy, TX (ZIP 79042) runs $2,654/yr on average: the 91st percentile nationally and 49% above the U.S. average.

$2,654
Avg premium (2022)
+49%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,654/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.66%
Avg severity: $15,973
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79042 (Happy, TX)

ZIP 79042 (Happy, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,654 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 49% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 13% above that figure, ranking #330 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Rhome (ZIP 76078) at $2,654, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 79042. 3.66% of policies in ZIP 79042 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,973.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 79042 costs have risen 4.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,512 to a high of $2,654, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 79042 Compares

vs National Average
$2,654 vs $1,776
49% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,654 vs $2,349
13% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79042, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,654
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79042.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,550 -
2019 $2,512 -1.5%
2020 $2,519 +0.3%
2021 $2,520 +0.0%
2022 $2,654 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,551
Premium Range
$2,512 - $2,654
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79042

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

  • Compare ZIP 79042 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Texas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Texas overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 79042?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 79042 (Happy, TX): $2,654/year as of 2022, the 91st national percentile, #330 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Happy, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 79042: a claims frequency of 3.66%, a loss ratio of 22.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79042 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 79042 lands in the 91st percentile: its $2,654/yr average is 49% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79042?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79042 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79042 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79042 have ranged from $2,512 to $2,654, with a 5-year average of $2,551. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 79042 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 79042 averages $2,654/yr, 13% above that figure, ranking #330 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.