ZIP 35677 Insurance Data

Waterloo, Alabama · Lauderdale County · 6 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,708/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.60%
Avg severity: $26,463
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+32.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35677 (Waterloo, AL)

ZIP 35677 (Waterloo, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,708 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 4% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 61th percentile nationally. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 35677 is 86.8%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,463. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.84% in this ZIP, a rise of 32.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35677 have risen by 13.3%, ranging from $1,508 to $1,717 with a five-year average of $1,617 — an annualized rate of +3.2% per year. 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 35677 Compares

vs National Average
$1,708 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,708 vs $1,931
12% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,508
2019 $1,514 +0.4%
2020 $1,638 +8.1%
2021 $1,717 +4.8%
2022 $1,708 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,617
Premium Range
$1,508 - $1,717
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 35677?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 35677 (Waterloo, AL) is $1,708 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterloo, AL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.60% in this ZIP), loss ratio (86.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.84%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35677 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35677 premiums of $1,708/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 61th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35677?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35677 is 0.84%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +32.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35677 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 35677 have ranged from $1,508 to $1,717, with a 5-year average of $1,617. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 35677 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35677 has an average premium of $1,708/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average.

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