ZIP 79108 · Potter County

Amarillo, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79108, Amarillo, Texas.

93.4%
Loss ratio
#595 of 1504
Texas rank
41
Policies

The verdict

Amarillo, TX (ZIP 79108) averages $2,383/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally.

$2,383
Avg premium (2022)
+34%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,383/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
93.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.00%
Avg severity: $20,227
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79108 (Amarillo, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 79108 (Amarillo, TX) runs $2,383 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 41 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #595 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Houston (ZIP 77039) at $2,383, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 93.4%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 79108. 11.00% of policies in ZIP 79108 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,227.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79108 premiums risen 1.0%, spanning $2,359 to $2,419 (five-year average: $2,380), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 79108 Compares

vs National Average
$2,383 vs $1,776
34% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,383 vs $2,349
1% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79108, 2018–2022

$2,340$2,360$2,380$2,400$2,420$2,440 20182019202020212022 $2,383
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79108.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,359 -
2019 $2,369 +0.4%
2020 $2,419 +2.1%
2021 $2,371 -2.0%
2022 $2,383 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,380
Premium Range
$2,359 - $2,419
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79108

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

  • Put ZIP 79108 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 79108?
ZIP 79108 (Amarillo, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,383 per year as of 2022, in the 86th percentile nationally, #595 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Amarillo, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 79108: a claims frequency of 11.00%, a loss ratio of 93.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79108 compared to the national average?
At $2,383/yr, ZIP 79108 runs 34% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79108?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 79108 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79108 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79108 have ranged from $2,359 to $2,419, with a 5-year average of $2,380. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 79108 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79108 has an average premium of $2,383/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #595 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.