ZIP 79556 · Nolan County

Sweetwater, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79556, Sweetwater, Texas.

11.6%
Loss ratio
#463 of 1504
Texas rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sweetwater, TX (ZIP 79556) runs $2,501/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 41% above the U.S. average.

$2,501
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,501/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.83%
Avg severity: $10,246
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79556 (Sweetwater, TX)

ZIP 79556 (Sweetwater, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,501 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 41% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 6% above, ranking #463 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Rotan (ZIP 79546) at $2,502, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 79556. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,246.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.1% through 2022, ranging $2,401 to $2,529 with a 5-year average of $2,462, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 79556 Compares

vs National Average
$2,501 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,501 vs $2,349
6% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79556, 2018–2022

$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,501
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79556.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,529 -
2019 $2,441 -3.5%
2020 $2,401 -1.6%
2021 $2,437 +1.5%
2022 $2,501 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,462
Premium Range
$2,401 - $2,529
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79556

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

  • Compare ZIP 79556 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 79556?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 79556 (Sweetwater, TX): $2,501/year as of 2022, the 89th national percentile, #463 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sweetwater, TX?
In ZIP 79556, insurers report a 11.6% loss ratio, a 2.83% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79556 compared to the national average?
At $2,501/yr, ZIP 79556 runs 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79556?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79556 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79556 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79556 have ranged from $2,401 to $2,529, with a 5-year average of $2,462. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 79556 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79556 runs 6% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,501/yr), ranking #463 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.