ZIP 79520 · Jones County

Hamlin, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79520, Hamlin, Texas averages $2,434/yr.

14.8%
Loss ratio
#537 of 1504
Texas rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Hamlin, TX (ZIP 79520) averages $2,434/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally.

$2,434
Avg premium (2022)
+37%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+13.3%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
79520 - Hamlin, 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
$2,434/yr
Avg premium, 13th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
37.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
51.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79520's premium sits nationally

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

$2,434 Higher than most more expensive than 87% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,434/yr
Above-median premium
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.78%
Avg severity: $20,277
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79520 (Hamlin, TX)

ZIP 79520 (Hamlin, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,434 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% above that mark and lands in the 87th national percentile. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #537 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Abilene (ZIP 79602) at $2,434, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 79520 shows a 14.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,277.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 79520 have risen by 13.3%, ranging from $2,148 to $2,434 with a five-year average of $2,296, an annualized rate of +3.2% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Jones County: score 37.9, rating Very Low, hazard Hail. National percentile 38th; in-state rank #150/245; 25% below Texas's 50.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 77.5 · Community Resilience 51.1.

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 79520 Compares

vs National Average
$2,434 vs $1,776
37% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,434 vs $2,349
4% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79520, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,434
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79520.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,148 -
2019 $2,225 +3.6%
2020 $2,277 +2.3%
2021 $2,395 +5.2%
2022 $2,434 +1.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 79520 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,296
Premium Range
$2,148 - $2,434
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Jones County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79520 via FIPS 48253. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
37.9
Very Low · 38th national percentile
In-state county rank
#150
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $1,468,504

Social Vulnerability Index 77.5 · Community Resilience 51.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 79520 (outside Texas)

ZIP 79520's county NRI is 37.9 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Texas containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,434/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 79520?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #537 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 79520 (Hamlin, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,434 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hamlin, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 79520: claims frequency (1.78%), loss ratio (14.8%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79520 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 79520 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,434/yr average is 37% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79520?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79520 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79520 over 5 years?
ZIP 79520 premiums spanned $2,148 to $2,434 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,296. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 79520 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79520 has an average premium of $2,434/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #537 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79520?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 79520 (Jones) is 37.9 - #150/245 in Texas, 38th national percentile, top hazard Hail. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 79520

This ZIP's premiums run at the 87th 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.