ZIP 79072 · Hale County

Plainview, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79072, Plainview, Texas.

27.7%
Loss ratio
#374 of 1504
Texas rank
29
Policies

The verdict

At $2,604/yr, Plainview, TX (ZIP 79072) sits in the 91st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 47% above the U.S. average.

$2,604
Avg premium (2022)
+47%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
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)
$2,604/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.11%
Avg severity: $14,119
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79072 (Plainview, TX)

ZIP 79072 (Plainview, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,604 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 29 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 47% above that mark and lands in the 91st national percentile. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #374 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Dallas (ZIP 75249) at $2,603, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.11% of policies in ZIP 79072 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,119.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.0% through 2022, ranging $2,415 to $2,604 with a 5-year average of $2,492, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 79072 Compares

vs National Average
$2,604 vs $1,776
47% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,604 vs $2,349
11% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79072, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650 20182019202020212022 $2,604
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79072.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,527 -
2019 $2,427 -3.9%
2020 $2,415 -0.5%
2021 $2,486 +2.9%
2022 $2,604 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,492
Premium Range
$2,415 - $2,604
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79072

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

  • Compare ZIP 79072 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 79072?
ZIP 79072 (Plainview, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,604 per year as of 2022, in the 91st percentile nationally, #374 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Plainview, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 79072: claims frequency (5.11%), loss ratio (27.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 91st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79072 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79072 premiums of $2,604/yr are 47% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79072?
ZIP 79072 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79072 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 79072 runs $2,415-$2,604 (5-year average $2,492). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 79072 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79072 has an average premium of $2,604/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #374 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.