ZIP 79852 · Brewster County

Terlingua, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79852, Terlingua, Texas.

18.3%
Loss ratio
#1156 of 1504
Texas rank

The verdict

At $1,931/yr, Terlingua, TX (ZIP 79852) sits in the 73rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,931
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
-5.7%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,931/yr
-5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.13%
Avg severity: $6,893
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79852 (Terlingua, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 79852 (Terlingua, TX) at $1,931 per year for 2022. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% above that mark and lands in the 73rd national percentile. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #1156 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Oglesby (ZIP 76561) at $1,931, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 18.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.13% of policies in ZIP 79852 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,893.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 79852 costs have fallen 5.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,841 to a high of $2,048, an annualized rate of -1.5% 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 79852 Compares

vs National Average
$1,931 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,931 vs $2,349
18% below state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79852, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,931
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79852.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,048 -
2019 $1,916 -6.5%
2020 $1,938 +1.2%
2021 $1,841 -5.0%
2022 $1,931 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,935
Premium Range
$1,841 - $2,048
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79852

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

  • Compare ZIP 79852 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 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 79852?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 79852 (Terlingua, TX) averages $1,931 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 73rd percentile, #1156 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Terlingua, TX?
In ZIP 79852, insurers report a 18.3% loss ratio, a 5.13% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79852 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79852 premiums of $1,931/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79852?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79852 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79852 over 5 years?
ZIP 79852 premiums spanned $1,841 to $2,048 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,935. The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 79852 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79852 runs 18% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,931/yr), ranking #1156 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.