ZIP 35097 · Blount County

Locust Fork, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35097, Locust Fork, Alabama.

30.4%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#413 of 544
Alabama rank
85
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Locust Fork, AL (ZIP 35097) runs $1,749/yr on average: the 63rd percentile nationally and 2% below the U.S. average.

$1,749
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
-6.9%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,749/yr
-6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.33%
Avg severity: $8,399
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
+79.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35097 (Locust Fork, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 35097 (Locust Fork, AL) pay an average of $1,749 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 85 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35097 comes in 2% below, the 63rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 9% below, ranking #413 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Lapine (ZIP 36046) at $1,749, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 35097 shows a 30.4% 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 6.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,399. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.67%, a rise of 79.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35097 have fallen by 6.9%, ranging from $1,749 to $1,924 with a five-year average of $1,840, 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 35097 Compares

vs National Average
$1,749 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,749 vs $1,931
9% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35097, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,749
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35097.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,878 -
2019 $1,924 +2.4%
2020 $1,806 -6.1%
2021 $1,844 +2.1%
2022 $1,749 -5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,840
Premium Range
$1,749 - $1,924
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35097

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 35097?
ZIP 35097 (Locust Fork, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,749 per year as of 2022 (63rd percentile, #413 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed -6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Locust Fork, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 35097: claims frequency (6.33%), loss ratio (30.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.67%), together placing this ZIP at the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35097 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35097 premiums of $1,749/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35097?
Insurers decline to renew 0.67% of policies in ZIP 35097 in Alabama, a rise of 79.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35097 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 35097 runs $1,749-$1,924 (5-year average $1,840). The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 35097 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35097 has an average premium of $1,749/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #413 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.