ZIP 79102 · Potter County

Amarillo, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79102, Amarillo, Texas averages $2,678/yr.

22.6%
Loss ratio
#310 of 1504
Texas rank
1,443
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79102 (Amarillo, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,678/yr, 92nd percentile nationally, 51% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,678
Avg premium (2022)
+51%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+7.2%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
12/100
79102 - Amarillo, TX

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,678/yr
Avg premium, 8th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
21.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79102's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,678 Higher than most more expensive than 92% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,678/yr
Above-median premium
+7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.63%
Avg severity: $16,666
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79102 (Amarillo, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 79102 (Amarillo, TX) runs $2,678 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,443 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 79102 in the 92nd percentile, 51% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #310 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Pottsboro (ZIP 75076) at $2,677, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 79102 is 22.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,666.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79102 premiums risen 7.2%, spanning $2,477 to $2,678 (five-year average: $2,555), an annualized rate of +1.8% per year.

FEMA NRI places Potter County in the upper risk band at 90.5 (Relatively Moderate): national 90th percentile, #23/245 inside Texas, and 79% above the 50.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hail. Social Vulnerability Index 77.2 · Community Resilience 21.8. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 79102 Compares

vs National Average
$2,678 vs $1,776
51% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,678 vs $2,349
14% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79102, 2018–2022

$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,678
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79102.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,498 -
2019 $2,532 +1.4%
2020 $2,477 -2.2%
2021 $2,587 +4.4%
2022 $2,678 +3.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 79102

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,555
Premium Range
$2,477 - $2,678
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Potter County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79102 via FIPS 48375. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.5
Relatively Moderate · 90th national percentile
In-state county rank
#23
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $20,159,015

Social Vulnerability Index 77.2 · Community Resilience 21.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very High
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Potter County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 79102: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Texas. County hazard context (Potter, NRI 90.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,678/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 79102?
At the 92nd percentile nationally, #310 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 79102 (Amarillo, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,678 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Amarillo, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 79102: claims frequency (3.63%), loss ratio (22.6%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79102 compared to the national average?
At $2,678/yr, ZIP 79102 runs 51% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79102?
ZIP 79102 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79102 over 5 years?
ZIP 79102 premiums spanned $2,477 to $2,678 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,555. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 79102 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79102 runs 14% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,678/yr), ranking #310 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79102?
Potter County scores 90.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 90th percentile nationally and #23 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Hail. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Tornado Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 79102

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.