ZIP 79855 Insurance Data
Van Horn, Texas · Culberson County
Data Snapshot: ZIP 79855 (Van Horn, TX)
ZIP 79855 (Van Horn, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,580 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 33% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 79855 is 18.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,361.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 79855 have fallen by 11.0%, ranging from $1,580 to $1,775 with a five-year average of $1,702 — an annualized rate of -2.9% per year. 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 79855 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,775 | — |
| 2019 | $1,650 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | $1,744 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $1,763 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $1,580 | -10.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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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