ZIP 79118 · Randall County

Amarillo, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79118, Amarillo, Texas.

21.6%
Loss ratio
#582 of 1504
Texas rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Amarillo, TX (ZIP 79118) averages $2,393/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally.

$2,393
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+7.1%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,393/yr
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.43%
Avg severity: $15,047
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79118 (Amarillo, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 79118 (Amarillo, TX) runs $2,393 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% above that mark and lands in the 87th national percentile. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (above), ranking #582 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Salado (ZIP 76571) at $2,393, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 79118 shows a 21.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.43% of policies in ZIP 79118 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,047.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 79118 have risen by 7.1%, ranging from $2,234 to $2,393 with a five-year average of $2,293, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 79118 Compares

vs National Average
$2,393 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,393 vs $2,349
2% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79118, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,393
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79118.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,234 -
2019 $2,245 +0.5%
2020 $2,270 +1.1%
2021 $2,323 +2.3%
2022 $2,393 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,293
Premium Range
$2,234 - $2,393
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79118

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

  • Put ZIP 79118 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 79118?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 79118 (Amarillo, TX): $2,393/year as of 2022, the 87th national percentile, #582 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Amarillo, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 79118: a claims frequency of 3.43%, a loss ratio of 21.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79118 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79118 premiums of $2,393/yr are 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79118?
ZIP 79118 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79118 over 5 years?
ZIP 79118 premiums spanned $2,234 to $2,393 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,293. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 79118 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 79118 averages $2,393/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #582 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.