ZIP 79096 · Wheeler County

Wheeler, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79096, Wheeler, Texas.

30.7%
Loss ratio
#281 of 1504
Texas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Wheeler, TX (ZIP 79096) averages $2,728/yr for homeowners insurance, 54% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally.

$2,728
Avg premium (2022)
+54%
vs U.S. average
-21.4%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,728/yr
-21.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.90%
Avg severity: $17,083
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79096 (Wheeler, TX)

ZIP 79096 (Wheeler, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,728 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 79096 comes in 54% above, the 92nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 16% above that figure, ranking #281 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Edna (ZIP 77957) at $2,727, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 30.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 79096. About 4.90% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,083.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79096 premiums fallen 21.4%, spanning $2,626 to $3,473 (five-year average: $2,867), an annualized rate of -5.9% 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 79096 Compares

vs National Average
$2,728 vs $1,776
54% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,728 vs $2,349
16% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79096, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600 20182019202020212022 $2,728
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79096.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,473 -
2019 $2,812 -19.0%
2020 $2,626 -6.6%
2021 $2,696 +2.7%
2022 $2,728 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,867
Premium Range
$2,626 - $3,473
Annual Change Rate
-5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79096

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

  • Compare ZIP 79096 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 79096?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 79096 (Wheeler, TX): $2,728/year as of 2022, the 92nd national percentile, #281 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -21.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wheeler, TX?
In ZIP 79096, insurers report a 30.7% loss ratio, a 4.90% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79096 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79096 premiums of $2,728/yr are 54% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79096?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79096 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79096 over 5 years?
ZIP 79096 premiums spanned $2,626 to $3,473 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,867. The annualized change rate is -5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 79096 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79096 runs 16% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,728/yr), ranking #281 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.