ZIP 35016 · Marshall County

Arab, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35016, Arab, Alabama.

32.7%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#225 of 544
Alabama rank
87
Policies

The verdict

At $1,897/yr, Arab, AL (ZIP 35016) sits in the 71st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,897
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,897/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.21%
Avg severity: $14,728
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-34.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35016 (Arab, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 35016 (Arab, AL) runs $1,897 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 87 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% above that mark and lands in the 71st national percentile. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #225 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Laceys Spring (ZIP 35754) at $1,897, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 35016 shows a 32.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.21% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,728. 0.68% of ZIP 35016 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 34.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 35016 costs have risen 3.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,834 to a high of $1,897, an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

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 35016 Compares

vs National Average
$1,897 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,897 vs $1,931
2% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35016, 2018–2022

$1,820$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900$1,920 20182019202020212022 $1,897
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35016.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,834 -
2019 $1,840 +0.3%
2020 $1,865 +1.4%
2021 $1,877 +0.7%
2022 $1,897 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,863
Premium Range
$1,834 - $1,897
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35016

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 35016?
At the 71st percentile nationally, #225 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35016 (Arab, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,897 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Arab, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 35016: claims frequency (4.21%), loss ratio (32.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.68%), together placing this ZIP at the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35016 compared to the national average?
At $1,897/yr, ZIP 35016 runs 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35016?
Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 35016 in Alabama, a drop of 34.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35016 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 35016 runs $1,834-$1,897 (5-year average $1,863). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 35016 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35016 runs 2% below the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $1,897/yr), ranking #225 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.

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.