ZIP 79848 · Terrell County

Sanderson, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79848, Sanderson, Texas.

31.3%
Loss ratio
#1170 of 1504
Texas rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sanderson, TX (ZIP 79848) runs $1,920/yr on average: the 72nd percentile nationally and 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,920
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
-0.6%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,920/yr
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $30,619
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79848 (Sanderson, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79848 (Sanderson, TX) pay an average of $1,920 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 79848 in the 72nd percentile, 8% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #1170 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Rosharon (ZIP 77583) at $1,920, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 79848. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,619.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.6% through 2022, ranging $1,818 to $1,931 with a 5-year average of $1,884, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 79848 Compares

vs National Average
$1,920 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,920 vs $2,349
18% below state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79848, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,920
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79848.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,931 -
2019 $1,900 -1.6%
2020 $1,818 -4.3%
2021 $1,849 +1.7%
2022 $1,920 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,884
Premium Range
$1,818 - $1,931
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79848

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 79848 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 79848?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 79848 (Sanderson, TX) averages $1,920 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 72nd percentile, #1170 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sanderson, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 79848: claims frequency (1.96%), loss ratio (31.3%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79848 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 79848 lands in the 72nd percentile: its $1,920/yr average is 8% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79848?
ZIP 79848 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79848 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79848 have ranged from $1,818 to $1,931, with a 5-year average of $1,884. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 79848 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 79848 averages $1,920/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #1170 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.