ZIP 35740 · Jackson County

Bridgeport, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35740, Bridgeport, Alabama.

10.6%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#234 of 544
Alabama rank
37
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 35740 (Bridgeport, AL) homeowners insurance averages $1,889/yr, 71st percentile nationally, 6% above the U.S. norm.

$1,889
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
+7.1%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,889/yr
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.87%
Avg severity: $5,187
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
+84.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35740 (Bridgeport, AL)

ZIP 35740 (Bridgeport, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,889 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 37 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% above that mark and lands in the 71st national percentile. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 35740 is 2% below, ranking #234 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Cordova (ZIP 35550) at $1,889, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 10.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,187. 1.29% of ZIP 35740 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 84.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 35740 costs have risen 7.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,764 to a high of $1,889, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 35740 Compares

vs National Average
$1,889 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,889 vs $1,931
2% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35740, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,889
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35740.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,764 -
2019 $1,828 +3.7%
2020 $1,804 -1.3%
2021 $1,849 +2.5%
2022 $1,889 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,827
Premium Range
$1,764 - $1,889
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35740

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

  • Put ZIP 35740 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 35740?
At the 71st percentile nationally, #234 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35740 (Bridgeport, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,889 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bridgeport, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 35740: a claims frequency of 3.87%, a loss ratio of 10.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.29%, placing this ZIP in the 71st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35740 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 35740 lands in the 71st percentile: its $1,889/yr average is 6% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35740?
Insurers decline to renew 1.29% of policies in ZIP 35740 in Alabama, a rise of 84.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35740 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 35740 have ranged from $1,764 to $1,889, with a 5-year average of $1,827. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 35740 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35740 runs 2% below the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $1,889/yr), ranking #234 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.