ZIP 79934 · El Paso County

El Paso, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79934, El Paso, Texas averages $1,358/yr.

54.5%
Loss ratio
#1469 of 1504
Texas rank
125
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79934 (El Paso, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,358/yr, 36th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,358
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+5.0%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
27/100
79934 - El Paso, 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 C+
$1,358/yr
Avg premium, 64th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
4.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79934's premium sits nationally

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

$1,358 Lower than most lower than 64% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,358/yr
Near-median premium
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.75%
Avg severity: $9,551
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79934 (El Paso, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79934 (El Paso, TX) pay an average of $1,358 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 125 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 42% below that figure, ranking #1469 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is San Antonio (ZIP 78221) at $1,369, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 79934 shows a 54.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.75%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,551.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79934 premiums risen 5.0%, spanning $1,294 to $1,358 (five-year average: $1,324), an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

El Paso County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.5 (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #15 of 245 Texas counties - 89% above the state mean of 50.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Hail. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 85.2 · Community Resilience 4.1. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 79934 Compares

vs National Average
$1,358 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,358 vs $2,349
42% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79934, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,358
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79934.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,294 -
2019 $1,296 +0.1%
2020 $1,328 +2.5%
2021 $1,346 +1.3%
2022 $1,358 +0.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 79934, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,324
Premium Range
$1,294 - $1,358
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in El Paso County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79934 via FIPS 48141. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.5
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $14,986,661

Social Vulnerability Index 85.2 · Community Resilience 4.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (El Paso County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 79934 in El Paso County (NRI 95.5, hazard Hail), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,358/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 79934?
ZIP 79934 (El Paso, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,358 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #1469 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in El Paso, TX?
In ZIP 79934, insurers report a 54.5% loss ratio, a 7.75% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79934 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79934 premiums of $1,358/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79934?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79934 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79934 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79934 have ranged from $1,294 to $1,358, with a 5-year average of $1,324. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 79934 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79934 runs 42% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $1,358/yr), ranking #1469 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79934?
County NRI 95.5 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 79934 via El Paso County FIPS 48141. In-state rank #15 of 245; national percentile 95th; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 79934

This ZIP's premiums run at the 36th 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.