ZIP 79520 · Jones County

Hamlin, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79520, Hamlin, Texas.

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. average, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally.

$2,434
Avg premium (2022)
+37%
vs U.S. 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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,434/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 79520

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

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 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.

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.