ZIP 79789 · Winkler County
Wink, TX Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79789, Wink, Texas.
- 24.8%
- Loss ratio
- #863 of 1504
- Texas rank
- 9
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Wink, TX (ZIP 79789) runs $2,158/yr on average: the 81st percentile nationally and 22% above the U.S. average.
- $2,158
- Avg premium (2022)
- +22%
- vs U.S. average
- -6.5%
- since 2018
- 81st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 79789 (Wink, TX)
ZIP 79789 (Wink, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,158 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 79789 comes in 22% above, the 81st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #863 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Houston (ZIP 77073) at $2,157, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 79789 is 24.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,370.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 79789 have fallen by 6.5%, ranging from $2,158 to $2,308 with a five-year average of $2,223, an annualized rate of -1.7% 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 79789 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 79789, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,308 | - |
| 2019 | $2,215 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | $2,250 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $2,187 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | $2,158 | -1.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 79789
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 79789 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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
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