ZIP 79855 · Culberson County

Van Horn, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79855, Van Horn, Texas averages $1,580/yr.

18.1%
Loss ratio
#1414 of 1504
Texas rank

The verdict

Van Horn, TX (ZIP 79855) averages $1,580/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,580
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-11.0%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
79855 - Van Horn, TX

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,580/yr
Avg premium, 48th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A
11.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
1.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79855's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,580 Around the middle lower than 48% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,580/yr
Near-median premium
-11.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.90%
Avg severity: $7,361
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79855 (Van Horn, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79855 (Van Horn, TX) pay an average of $1,580 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 52nd national percentile. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 33% below that figure, ranking #1414 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Laredo (ZIP 78043) at $1,576, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 79855 shows a 18.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.90% of policies in ZIP 79855 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,361.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 79855 costs have fallen 11.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,580 to a high of $1,775, an annualized rate of -2.9% per year.

ZIP 79855 sits in Culberson County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 11.6 - a lower-tercile score at the 12th national percentile (#208 of 245 Texas counties). Top hazard: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 97.4 · Community Resilience 1.0.

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 79855 Compares

vs National Average
$1,580 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,580 vs $2,349
33% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79855, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,580
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79855.
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%

2018-2022: premiums easing -2.9%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,702
Premium Range
$1,580 - $1,775
Annual Change Rate
-2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Culberson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79855 via FIPS 48109. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
11.6
Very Low · 12th national percentile
In-state county rank
#208
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $1,928,401

Social Vulnerability Index 97.4 · Community Resilience 1.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 79855's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 79855 in Culberson County (NRI 11.6, hazard Drought), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,580/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 79855?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 79855 (Van Horn, TX) averages $1,580 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #1414 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -11.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Van Horn, TX?
In ZIP 79855, insurers report a 18.1% loss ratio, a 3.90% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79855 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79855 premiums of $1,580/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79855?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 79855 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79855 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79855 have ranged from $1,580 to $1,775, with a 5-year average of $1,702. The annualized change rate is -2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 79855 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79855 has an average premium of $1,580/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 33% below the state average, ranking #1414 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79855?
County NRI 11.6 (Very Low) covers ZIP 79855 via Culberson County FIPS 48109. In-state rank #208 of 245; national percentile 12th; hazard Drought.

What to do with ZIP 79855

This ZIP's premiums run at the 52nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.