ZIP 35446 · Tuscaloosa County

Buhl, AL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 35446, Buhl, Alabama averages $1,686/yr.

10.7%
Loss ratio
#481 of 544
Alabama rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Buhl, AL (ZIP 35446) runs $1,686/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 5% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,686
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+8.0%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
37/100
35446 - Buhl, AL

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,686/yr
Avg premium, 41st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
71.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 35446's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,686 Around the middle lower than 41% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,686/yr
Near-median premium
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $6,300
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35446 (Buhl, AL)

ZIP 35446 (Buhl, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,686 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 35446 in the 59th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #481 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Piedmont (ZIP 36272) at $1,686, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 10.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 35446. 2.88% of policies in ZIP 35446 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,300.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 35446 premiums risen 8.0%, spanning $1,561 to $1,686 (five-year average: $1,631), an annualized rate of +1.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Tuscaloosa County in the upper risk band at 90.8 (Relatively Moderate): national 91st percentile, #6/67 inside Alabama, and 48% above the 61.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 55.2 · Community Resilience 71.9. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 35446 Compares

vs National Average
$1,686 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,686 vs $1,931
13% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35446, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,686
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35446.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,561 -
2019 $1,605 +2.8%
2020 $1,659 +3.4%
2021 $1,645 -0.8%
2022 $1,686 +2.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 35446

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,631
Premium Range
$1,561 - $1,686
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Tuscaloosa County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 35446 via FIPS 01125. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.8
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 67 Alabama counties · state mean 61.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $18,481,373

Social Vulnerability Index 55.2 · Community Resilience 71.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Alabama NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Alabama for ZIP 35446

ZIP 35446's county NRI is 90.8 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Alabama containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,686/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 35446?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #481 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35446 (Buhl, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,686 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buhl, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 35446: a claims frequency of 2.88%, a loss ratio of 10.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35446 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 35446 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,686/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35446?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 35446 in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35446 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 35446 have ranged from $1,561 to $1,686, with a 5-year average of $1,631. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 35446 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35446 runs 13% below the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $1,686/yr), ranking #481 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 35446?
County NRI 90.8 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 35446 via Tuscaloosa County FIPS 01125. In-state rank #6 of 67; national percentile 91st; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 35446

This ZIP's premiums run at the 59th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.