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78596 Homeowners Insurance Quotes & Rates

Weslaco residents living within the 12,287 homes available in the zip code of 78596 are shopping online to compare cheaper and more affordable Weslaco, TX home insurance rates. In the great city of Weslaco, homeowners like you want to find less expensive coverage since the home insurance rates have increased. Currently, the average home insurance rate within the state of Texas is around $1,487 per year. These average rates are based on a standard or basic homeowner policy that covers your home for risk of fire, theft or liability issues if someone was to be injured on your property. We can provide enhanced coverage options to give you that added protection that you need for your home in the 78596 zip code.

With our online home insurance quoting application and excellent review service, we can help you save up to 40% or more on your next homeowners policy. We will shop up to 12 competitive home insurance rates, review all the coverage options available and propose any discounts or credits that may be available to you. Each home insurance company is different and likes to generate rates based on a number of different risk factors when it comes to insuring your home. We will be able to explain which home insurance company is best for you based on the coverage details, rate affordability and claim dependability.

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78596 Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local 78596 homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1237 /yr.

Shows Zip Code: 78596 lowest rates with discounts applied on average.

For the 78596, homeowners insurance rates may vary on deductible, coverage amount and property details. Below is a list of the averages based on the cost of an annual home insurance premium.

Coverage Amount:Annual Premium
1800 sq. ft. or below
(discounts applied)
$1237 /yr.
Average Coverage:$1487 /yr.
2600 sq. ft. or higher
(all discounts applied)
$1787 /yr.

What is the average home insurance cost for a home in 78596?

  • • The average homeowners insurance premium paid annually for a home in 78596 is around $1487 per year.

What does it cost on average per month for home insurance in 78596?

  • • Homeowners in 78596 pay a monthly average cost per month around $124.00.

What kind of discount could I get if I combine my home and auto insurance together in 78596?

  • • Autoowners in 78596 can receive a 20% to 25% discount if they own a home and would like to group or bundle their car and home insurance together with one insurance company.

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Home Replacement Cost Coverage in 78596

Average Building Cost Per Square Foot in 78596: $129

Location: Weslaco, Texas (Hidalgo County)

Average Square Footage in 78596: 619 Sq. Ft.

When building or updating a home, it's always good to review the average cost per square foot to build in 78596 before you start any project. Weslaco homeowners pay on average around $129 per square foot to build a home. Another great reason to know the average cost to build is for your homeowners insurance policy. A standard homeowners policy will help you cover the replacement cost of your home due a fire or any other named perils on your policy. Calculating your dwelling coverage for your home in 78596 is extremely helpful when estimating how much replacement cost coverage you need. We highly recommend that you have enough dwelling coverage to rebuild your home if it was destroyed by a covered peril.

Here is how you determine your replacement cost. If we take an average home in 78596 and want to estimated the dwelling coverage, than we will need the square footage of the home which is 619 sq. ft. and the average cost to rebuild the home in this area is around $129 per square foot would be considered a base estimate cost. These two numbers would allow us to generate the replacement cost needed for an average size home in the Weslaco area. If the home is new or has been upgraded, you will want to add $50 to $100 or more per square foot to equally cover the replacement cost to restore a home back to it's original condition.

Home Improvement StatusPrice per Sq. Ft.Square FeetDwelling Coverage
Basic Home Features$129619$79,900
Additional Upgrades & Added Features$161619$99,875
Major Home Updates or Advancements$194619$119,850

It's important to understand that when you estimate your replacement cost of your home in the 78596 zip code area, it will be the cost to replace the structure of your home, not the additional value of the property that is factored in when purchasing a new home.

Best Homeowners Insurance Agencies in 78596

Best Home & Auto Insurance Agencies in 78596

Cardenas- Ruben - State Farm Insurance Agent

Address: 603 N Texas Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596
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Website: http://www.statefarm.com
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Housing Demographics for 78596

Population Review for 78596 Zip Code

For the city of Weslaco, the population within 78596 has increased to over 46,980 residents in population size. The current population total is 37,329. We have broken down the population based on race below. In 78596, there are over 17755 in male population and 19574 females.

PopulationValues
Total Population37,329
White Population15092
Black Population163
Hispanic Population32872
Asian Population359
Hawaiian Population3
Indian Population336
Other Population7567
Male Population17755
Female Population19574
Population Estimate46980

Household Data for 78596

The average number of homes in 78596 is around 12,287, there are an average of 3.01 per household. The average house value according to local real estate values is around $79,900. Please review the following demographics below for average income and media age.

Housing / Income DataValues
Households Per Zipcode12,287
Persons Per Household3.01
Average House Value$79,900
Income Per Household$47597
Median Age35.6
Median Age Male33.4
Median Age Female37.6
78596 DetailsValues
StateTX
State Full NameTexas
City TypeP
City Alias Abbreviation
Area Code956
CityWeslaco
City Alias NameWESLACO
CountyHidalgo
County FIPS215
State FIPS48
Time Zone6
Day Light SavingY
MSA4880
PMSA
CSA365
CBSA32580
CBSA_DIV
CBSA_TypeMetro
CBSA_NameMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
MSA_NameMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
PMSA_Name
RegionSouth
DivisionWest South Central
MailingNameY
Economic & Growth ReviewValues
Number Of Businesses836
Number Of Employees19622
Business First Quarter Payroll135206
Business Annual Payroll619672
Business Employment Flag
Growth Rank66
Growth Housing Units 2003
Growth Housing Units 2004
Growth Increase Number23041
Growth Increase Percentage3.0
Metropolitan DetailsValues
CBSA Population774769
CBSA Division Population0
Congressional District34
Congressional LandArea8190.32
Delivery Residential15608
Delivery Business1272
Delivery Total16967
Preferred Last Line KeyW26258
Classification Code
Multi-County
CSA NameMcAllen-Edinburg, TX
CBSA_DIV_Name
City State KeyW26258
Land Area40.109000
Water Area0.760000
City Alias Code
City Mixed CaseWeslaco
City Alias Mixed CaseWeslaco
Box Count0
SFDU10679
MFDU2067
State ANSI48
County ANSI215
ZIP Intro
Alias Intro
Facility CodeP
City Delivery IndicatorY
Carrier Route Rate SortationD
Finance Number489585
Unique ZIP Name
SSA State County Code45650
Medicare CBSA Code32580
Medicare CBSA NameMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Medicare CBSA TypeMetro
Market Rating Area ID15
County Mixed CaseHidalgo

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