ZIP 35661 · Colbert County

Muscle Shoals, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35661, Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

31.5%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#305 of 544
Alabama rank
114
Policies

The verdict

Muscle Shoals, AL (ZIP 35661) averages $1,831/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally.

$1,831
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+5.9%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,831/yr
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.43%
Avg severity: $8,966
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-16.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35661 (Muscle Shoals, AL)

ZIP 35661 (Muscle Shoals, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,831 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 114 reported policies. That is 3% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 35661 is 5% below, ranking #305 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Bessemer (ZIP 35023) at $1,830, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 31.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 6.43% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,966. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a drop of 16.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.9% through 2022, ranging $1,729 to $1,833 with a 5-year average of $1,777, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 35661 Compares

vs National Average
$1,831 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,831 vs $1,931
5% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35661, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,831
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35661.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,729 -
2019 $1,732 +0.2%
2020 $1,763 +1.8%
2021 $1,833 +4.0%
2022 $1,831 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,777
Premium Range
$1,729 - $1,833
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35661

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

  • Compare ZIP 35661 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Alabama compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 35661?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 35661 (Muscle Shoals, AL) averages $1,831 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 68th percentile, #305 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Muscle Shoals, AL?
In ZIP 35661, insurers report a 31.5% loss ratio, a 6.43% claims frequency, and a 0.53% nonrenewal rate, the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35661 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 35661 lands in the 68th percentile: its $1,831/yr average is 3% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35661?
Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 35661 in Alabama, a drop of 16.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35661 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 35661 runs $1,729-$1,833 (5-year average $1,777). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 35661 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35661 runs 5% below the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $1,831/yr), ranking #305 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.