ZIP 35661 · Colbert County

Muscle Shoals, AL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 35661, Muscle Shoals, Alabama averages $1,831/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Muscle Shoals, AL (ZIP 35661) ranks #8,317 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,831/yr) but #17,194 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.53%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,831
Avg premium (2022)
#8,317
of 25,593 on premium
#17,194
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
68th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
45/100
35661 - Muscle Shoals, 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 F
$1,831/yr
Avg premium, 32nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
80.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
68.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 35661's premium sits nationally

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

$1,831 Around the middle lower than 32% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 35661. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Alabama, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 35661; crosshairs: Alabama averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1246.7$2309.5$3372.3$4435.1$5497.90.1%0.5%1.0%1.4%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 36832 · Auburn $1,440/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 36201 · Anniston $1,600/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 35004 · Moody $1,625/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 35466 · Gordo $1,640/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 36867 · Phenix City $1,663/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 35184 · West Blocton $1,683/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 35085 · Jemison $1,697/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 36874 · Salem $1,710/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 35903 · Gadsden $1,716/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 36036 · Grady $1,723/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 36081 · Troy $1,740/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 36740 · Forkland $1,749/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 35614 · Athens $1,760/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 36067 · Prattville $1,769/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35044 · Childersburg $1,774/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35180 · Warrior $1,784/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 36862 · Lafayette $1,790/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 35211 · Birmingham $1,802/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 35114 · Alabaster $1,811/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 35654 · Russellville $1,817/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 36089 · Union Springs $1,824/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 35661 · Muscle Shoals (this ZIP) $1,831/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 36320 · Cottonwood $1,831/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 35555 · Fayette $1,838/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 35648 · Lexington $1,849/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 36776 · Sawyerville $1,857/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36703 · Selma $1,866/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 36475 · Repton $1,878/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 35128 · Pell City $1,889/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35754 · Laceys Spring $1,897/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 35646 · Leighton $1,910/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 35739 · Ardmore $1,919/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35580 · Parrish $1,933/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 35824 · Huntsville $1,942/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 35672 · Town Creek $1,954/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 36548 · Leroy $1,966/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 36611 · Mobile $1,975/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 36579 · Stockton $1,994/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 36069 · Ramer $2,005/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 35634 · Florence $2,018/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 35064 · Fairfield $2,049/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 36875 · Seale $2,065/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36278 · Wedowee $2,093/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 36767 · Orrville $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 35010 · Alexander City $2,153/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 35033 · Bremen $2,215/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 36695 · Mobile $2,284/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 36052 · Mathews $2,478/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 35741 · Brownsboro $2,659/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 36561 · Orange Beach $5,305/yr · 0.21%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,831/yr
Above-median premium
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.43%
Avg severity: $8,966
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

FEMA NRI places Colbert County in the upper risk band at 80.7 (Relatively Low): national 81st percentile, #20/67 inside Alabama, and 31% above the 61.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 69.8 · Community Resilience 68.1. 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 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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 35661 (5 years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Colbert County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 35661 via FIPS 01033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
80.7
Relatively Low · 81st national percentile
In-state county rank
#20
of 67 Alabama counties · state mean 61.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $5,939,857

Social Vulnerability Index 69.8 · Community Resilience 68.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Colbert County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 35661 in Colbert County (NRI 80.7, hazard Earthquake), both outside Alabama. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,831/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.53% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 35661?
County NRI 80.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 35661 via Colbert County FIPS 01033. In-state rank #20 of 67; national percentile 81st; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 35661

This ZIP's premiums run at the 68th 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.