ZIP 35546 · Fayette County

Berry, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35546, Berry, Alabama.

47.3%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#340 of 544
Alabama rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,806/yr, Berry, AL (ZIP 35546) sits in the 66th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 2% above the U.S. average.

$1,806
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
-0.8%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,806/yr
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.41%
Avg severity: $15,784
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
+44.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35546 (Berry, AL)

ZIP 35546 (Berry, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,806 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35546 comes in 2% above, the 66th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #340 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Cullman (ZIP 35055) at $1,806, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 47.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 35546. About 5.41% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,784. 1.18% of ZIP 35546 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 44.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35546 have fallen by 0.8%, ranging from $1,754 to $1,824 with a five-year average of $1,793, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 35546 Compares

vs National Average
$1,806 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,806 vs $1,931
7% below state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35546, 2018–2022

$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840 20182019202020212022 $1,806
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35546.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,821 -
2019 $1,754 -3.7%
2020 $1,761 +0.4%
2021 $1,824 +3.6%
2022 $1,806 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,793
Premium Range
$1,754 - $1,824
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35546

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

  • Put ZIP 35546 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 35546?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 35546 (Berry, AL) averages $1,806 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 66th percentile, #340 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Berry, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 35546: claims frequency (5.41%), loss ratio (47.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.18%), together placing this ZIP at the 66th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35546 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35546 premiums of $1,806/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35546?
ZIP 35546 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.18% in Alabama, a rise of 44.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35546 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 35546 have ranged from $1,754 to $1,824, with a 5-year average of $1,793. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 35546 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35546 averages $1,806/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #340 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.