ZIP 79401 · Lubbock County

Lubbock, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79401, Lubbock, Texas averages $2,262/yr.

20.1%
Loss ratio
#736 of 1504
Texas rank
1,180
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lubbock, TX (ZIP 79401) runs $2,262/yr on average: the 83rd percentile nationally and 27% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,262
Avg premium (2022)
+27%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+3.8%
since 2018
83rd
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
22/100
79401 - Lubbock, 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
$2,262/yr
Avg premium, 17th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
58.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79401's premium sits nationally

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

$2,262 Higher than most more expensive than 83% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,262/yr
Above-median premium
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.87%
Avg severity: $11,756
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79401 (Lubbock, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79401 (Lubbock, TX) pay an average of $2,262 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,180 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 79401 comes in 27% above, the 83rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #736 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Ben Wheeler (ZIP 75754) at $2,262, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 79401 is 20.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.87% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,756.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.8% through 2022, ranging $2,177 to $2,262 with a 5-year average of $2,205, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

Lubbock County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 96.2 (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #12 of 245 Texas counties - 91% above the state mean of 50.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 45.8 · Community Resilience 58.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 79401 Compares

vs National Average
$2,262 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,262 vs $2,349
4% below state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79401, 2018–2022

$2,160$2,180$2,200$2,220$2,240$2,260$2,280 20182019202020212022 $2,262
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,179 -
2019 $2,227 +2.2%
2020 $2,177 -2.3%
2021 $2,177 +0.0%
2022 $2,262 +3.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 79401 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,205
Premium Range
$2,177 - $2,262
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lubbock County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79401 via FIPS 48303. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.2
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#12
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $61,918,408

Social Vulnerability Index 45.8 · Community Resilience 58.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very 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.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 79401's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 79401 in Lubbock County (NRI 96.2, hazard Drought), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,262/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 79401?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #736 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 79401 (Lubbock, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,262 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lubbock, TX?
In ZIP 79401, insurers report a 20.1% loss ratio, a 3.87% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 83rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79401 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 79401 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,262/yr average is 27% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79401?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79401 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79401 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79401 have ranged from $2,177 to $2,262, with a 5-year average of $2,205. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 79401 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79401 has an average premium of $2,262/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #736 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79401?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 79401 (Lubbock) is 96.2 - #12/245 in Texas, 96th national percentile, top hazard Drought. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 79401

This ZIP's premiums run at the 83rd 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.