ZIP 35063 · Walker County

Empire, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35063, Empire, Alabama.

53.7%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#373 of 544
Alabama rank
38
Policies

The verdict

At $1,780/yr, Empire, AL (ZIP 35063) sits in the 65th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 0% above the U.S. average.

$1,780
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
-1.6%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,780/yr
-1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.78%
Avg severity: $25,297
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-33.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35063 (Empire, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 35063 (Empire, AL) runs $1,780 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 38 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35063 comes in 0% above, the 65th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 35063 is 8% below, ranking #373 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Geraldine (ZIP 35974) at $1,780, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 53.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 35063. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,297. Insurers decline to renew 0.63% of policies in ZIP 35063 at expiration, a drop of 33.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35063 have fallen by 1.6%, ranging from $1,740 to $1,819 with a five-year average of $1,780, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 35063 Compares

vs National Average
$1,780 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,780 vs $1,931
8% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35063, 2018–2022

$1,720$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840 20182019202020212022 $1,780
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35063.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,809 -
2019 $1,740 -3.8%
2020 $1,819 +4.6%
2021 $1,752 -3.7%
2022 $1,780 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,780
Premium Range
$1,740 - $1,819
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35063

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

  • Compare ZIP 35063 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Alabama compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Alabama overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 35063?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #373 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35063 (Empire, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,780 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Empire, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 35063: a claims frequency of 3.78%, a loss ratio of 53.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.63%, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35063 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 35063 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,780/yr average is 0% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35063?
Insurers decline to renew 0.63% of policies in ZIP 35063 in Alabama, a drop of 33.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35063 over 5 years?
ZIP 35063 premiums spanned $1,740 to $1,819 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,780. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 35063 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35063 has an average premium of $1,780/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #373 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.