ZIP 79079 · Wheeler County

Shamrock, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79079, Shamrock, Texas.

20.2%
Loss ratio
#134 of 1504
Texas rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Shamrock, TX (ZIP 79079) runs $3,050/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 72% above the U.S. average.

$3,050
Avg premium (2022)
+72%
vs U.S. average
+9.6%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,050/yr
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.73%
Avg severity: $16,537
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79079 (Shamrock, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79079 (Shamrock, TX) pay an average of $3,050 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 79079 comes in 72% above, the 95th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 30% above that figure, ranking #134 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Wichita Falls (ZIP 76308) at $3,050, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 79079. 3.73% of policies in ZIP 79079 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,537.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 79079 have risen by 9.6%, ranging from $2,539 to $3,050 with a five-year average of $2,793, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 79079 Compares

vs National Average
$3,050 vs $1,776
72% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$3,050 vs $2,349
30% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79079, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,050
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,784 -
2019 $2,539 -8.8%
2020 $2,715 +6.9%
2021 $2,877 +6.0%
2022 $3,050 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,793
Premium Range
$2,539 - $3,050
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79079

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

  • Put ZIP 79079 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 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 79079?
At the 95th percentile nationally, #134 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 79079 (Shamrock, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,050 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shamrock, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 79079: a claims frequency of 3.73%, a loss ratio of 20.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79079 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79079 premiums of $3,050/yr are 72% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79079?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79079 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79079 over 5 years?
ZIP 79079 premiums spanned $2,539 to $3,050 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,793. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 79079 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 79079 averages $3,050/yr, 30% above that figure, ranking #134 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.