ZIP 79355 · Yoakum County

Plains, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79355, Plains, Texas.

49.3%
Loss ratio
#404 of 1504
Texas rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79355 (Plains, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,568/yr, 90th percentile nationally, 45% above the U.S. norm.

$2,568
Avg premium (2022)
+45%
vs U.S. average
-11.5%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,568/yr
-11.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.68%
Avg severity: $22,291
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79355 (Plains, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 79355 (Plains, TX) at $2,568 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 45% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 9% above, ranking #404 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Texarkana (ZIP 75503) at $2,567, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 49.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.68% of policies in ZIP 79355 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,291.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79355 premiums fallen 11.5%, spanning $2,568 to $2,901 (five-year average: $2,722), an annualized rate of -3.0% 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 79355 Compares

vs National Average
$2,568 vs $1,776
45% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,568 vs $2,349
9% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79355, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,568
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79355.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,901 -
2019 $2,900 -0.0%
2020 $2,648 -8.7%
2021 $2,593 -2.1%
2022 $2,568 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,722
Premium Range
$2,568 - $2,901
Annual Change Rate
-3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79355

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

  • Put ZIP 79355 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 79355?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 79355 (Plains, TX): $2,568/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #404 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -11.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Plains, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 79355: a claims frequency of 5.68%, a loss ratio of 49.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79355 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 79355 lands in the 90th percentile: its $2,568/yr average is 45% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79355?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 79355 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79355 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 79355 runs $2,568-$2,901 (5-year average $2,722). The annualized change rate is -3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 79355 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79355 has an average premium of $2,568/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 9% above the state average, ranking #404 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.