Alabama Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 544 ZIP codes in Alabama (AL).

The verdict

Homeowners in Alabama pay about $1,931/yr, 9% above the U.S. average — the 17th most expensive of 51 states.

$1,931
State avg premium
+9%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
2018→2022 change
#17
of 51 states

Across 544 ZIP codes — ZIP-level premiums vary widely within the state.

Homeowners in Alabama pay an average of $1,931 per year for home insurance — 9% above the national average of $1,776. That ranks Alabama as the 17th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 1.8%; nonrenewal rates declined by 13.7% over the same period.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Alabama ranks 41st out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (0.85%) ranks 39th out of 50 — nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office — "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for caveats.

Avg Premium
$1,931/yr
National avg: $1,776 (+9% above)
Premium Change
+1.8%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
44.3%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
-13.7% change

Data Snapshot: Alabama Homeowners Insurance

Alabama homeowners paid an average of $1,931 per year for home insurance based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 544 ZIP codes across the state. That is 9% above the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Alabama ranks 17th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $1,440 in 36832 to $8,482 in 36528.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 1.8% in Alabama, placing the state 41st nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 44.3%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates — the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration — averaged 0.85%, a decline of 13.7% over the study period (ranking 39th out of 50 states).

Within Alabama, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (36528 in Dauphin Island) charges 489% more than the least expensive (36832 in Auburn), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is for educational research only and is not insurance advice — homeowners should obtain quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as context, then drill into your own ZIP code for the figure closest to your situation and compare quotes from several licensed carriers before deciding.

Loss Ratio Reading: Alabama

0%150%44%

Alabama statewide — FIO 2018-2022 average: 44% (Insurer-favorable) — low claim payout — insurer retains a healthy margin.

ZIP Codes Tracked

544

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Premium Trends (2018-2022)

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $1,897 $1,810
2019 $1,903 (+0.3%) $1,812
2020 $1,929 (+1.4%) $1,828
2021 $1,965 (+1.8%) $1,864
2022 $1,931 (-1.7%) $1,857

Average premium in Alabama, 2018–2022

Average homeowners premium per year in Alabama.

$1,880$1,900$1,920$1,940$1,960$1,980 20182019202020212022 $1,931
Average homeowners premium per year in Alabama.

All ZIP Codes in Alabama

544 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
36528 Dauphin Island $8,482
36561 Orange Beach $5,305
36559 Montrose $4,660
36523 Coden $4,420
36542 Gulf Shores $3,580
35223 Birmingham $3,577
35213 Birmingham $3,348
36555 Magnolia Springs $3,205
36532 Fairhope $2,945
36604 Mobile $2,917
36607 Mobile $2,856
36549 Lillian $2,677
35741 Brownsboro $2,659
35406 Tuscaloosa $2,654
36602 Mobile $2,648
36608 Mobile $2,628
36530 Elberta $2,611
35243 Birmingham $2,588
35242 Birmingham $2,552
36574 Seminole $2,522
35541 Arley $2,504
36029 Fitzpatrick $2,483
36052 Mathews $2,478
36111 Montgomery $2,474
36526 Daphne $2,448
36527 Daphne $2,427
35801 Huntsville $2,389
36693 Mobile $2,380
36013 Cecil $2,337
36583 Tibbie $2,316
35053 Crane Hill $2,316
36775 Sardis $2,304
36606 Mobile $2,298
35802 Huntsville $2,297
35504 Jasper $2,291
36695 Mobile $2,284
35572 Houston $2,261
36425 Beatrice $2,256
36605 Mobile $2,254
36460 Monroeville $2,248
35501 Jasper $2,246
36582 Theodore $2,244
36619 Mobile $2,231
35748 Gurley $2,228
36043 Hope Hull $2,219
35758 Madison $2,219
35033 Bremen $2,215
36104 Montgomery $2,214
36856 Fort Mitchell $2,200
36609 Mobile $2,195

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in Alabama?
The average homeowners insurance premium in Alabama is $1,931 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 544 ZIP codes. This is 9% above the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in Alabama?
Alabama homeowners insurance premiums changed by +1.8% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 44.3%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in Alabama?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in Alabama is 36528, with an average premium of $8,482/yr. The most affordable is 36832 at $1,440/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for Alabama homeowners insurance?
The average nonrenewal rate in Alabama is 0.85%. This rate has changed by -13.7% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 36263 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 4.41%.
What is a loss ratio and what does Alabama's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. Alabama's average loss ratio is 44.3%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in Alabama?
The average claim frequency in Alabama is 4.82%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $19,286. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.

What this means in Alabama

State averages set the benchmark — your ZIP and your home decide the rest.

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data — a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

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

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.