ZIP 79843 · Presidio County

Marfa, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79843, Marfa, Texas.

154.7%
Loss ratio
#1112 of 1504
Texas rank

The verdict

ZIP 79843 (Marfa, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,963/yr, 74th percentile nationally, 11% above the U.S. norm.

$1,963
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+5.7%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,963/yr
+5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
154.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.72%
Avg severity: $177,023
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79843 (Marfa, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 79843 (Marfa, TX) runs $1,963 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 79843 in the 74th percentile, 11% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 79843 is 16% below, ranking #1112 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Blossom (ZIP 75416) at $1,963, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 154.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 79843. 1.72% of policies in ZIP 79843 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $177,023.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.7% through 2022, ranging $1,845 to $1,963 with a 5-year average of $1,888, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 79843 Compares

vs National Average
$1,963 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,963 vs $2,349
16% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79843, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,963
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79843.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,858 -
2019 $1,881 +1.2%
2020 $1,893 +0.6%
2021 $1,845 -2.5%
2022 $1,963 +6.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,888
Premium Range
$1,845 - $1,963
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79843

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 79843 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 79843?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 79843 (Marfa, TX) averages $1,963 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 74th percentile, #1112 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Marfa, TX?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 79843: a claims frequency of 1.72% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (154.7%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79843 compared to the national average?
At $1,963/yr, ZIP 79843 runs 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79843?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 79843 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79843 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 79843 runs $1,845-$1,963 (5-year average $1,888). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 79843 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 79843 averages $1,963/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #1112 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.