ZIP 79520 Insurance Data
Hamlin, Texas · Jones County · 4 policies
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. That is 37% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 4% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 79520 is 14.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 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. 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
Premium History
| 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
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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
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