ZIP 35080 · Shelby County

Helena, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35080, Helena, Alabama.

34.9%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#427 of 544
Alabama rank
140
Policies

The verdict

At $1,732/yr, Helena, AL (ZIP 35080) sits in the 62nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 2% below the U.S. average.

$1,732
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,732/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.57%
Avg severity: $10,871
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
-48.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35080 (Helena, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 35080 (Helena, AL) pay an average of $1,732 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 140 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 35080 in the 62nd percentile, 2% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #427 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Wadley (ZIP 36276) at $1,732, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 35080 shows a 34.9% 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 5.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,871. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.44% in this ZIP, a drop of 48.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.5% through 2022, ranging $1,611 to $1,732 with a 5-year average of $1,675, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 35080 Compares

vs National Average
$1,732 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,732 vs $1,931
10% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35080, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,732
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35080.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,611 -
2019 $1,650 +2.4%
2020 $1,677 +1.7%
2021 $1,704 +1.6%
2022 $1,732 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,675
Premium Range
$1,611 - $1,732
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35080

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 35080 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 35080?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 35080 (Helena, AL) averages $1,732 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #427 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Helena, AL?
In ZIP 35080, insurers report a 34.9% loss ratio, a 5.57% claims frequency, and a 0.44% nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35080 compared to the national average?
At $1,732/yr, ZIP 35080 runs 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35080?
Insurers decline to renew 0.44% of policies in ZIP 35080 in Alabama, a drop of 48.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35080 over 5 years?
ZIP 35080 premiums spanned $1,611 to $1,732 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,675. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 35080 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35080 averages $1,732/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #427 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.