ZIP 35406 · Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa, AL Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35406, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- 44.4%
- Loss ratio
- 0.54%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #14 of 544
- Alabama rank
- 63
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 35406 (Tuscaloosa, AL) homeowners insurance averages $2,654/yr, 91st percentile nationally, 49% above the U.S. norm.
- $2,654
- Avg premium (2022)
- +49%
- vs U.S. average
- +3.2%
- since 2018
- 91st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 35406 (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Homeowners in ZIP 35406 (Tuscaloosa, AL) pay an average of $2,654 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 63 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 49% above that mark and lands in the 91st national percentile. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 37% above that figure, ranking #14 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Brownsboro (ZIP 35741) at $2,659, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 35406 shows a 44.4% 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 5.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,332. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.54% in this ZIP, a drop of 51.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 35406 premiums risen 3.2%, spanning $2,564 to $2,654 (five-year average: $2,600), 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 35406 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 35406, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,571 | - |
| 2019 | $2,564 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | $2,572 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $2,639 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $2,654 | +0.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 35406
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Compare ZIP 35406 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Alabama overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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