ZIP 35768 · Jackson County

Scottsboro, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35768, Scottsboro, Alabama.

19.7%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#355 of 544
Alabama rank
26
Policies

The verdict

At $1,791/yr, Scottsboro, AL (ZIP 35768) sits in the 65th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 1% above the U.S. average.

$1,791
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+7.6%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,791/yr
+7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.42%
Avg severity: $10,315
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
+26.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35768 (Scottsboro, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 35768 (Scottsboro, AL) at $1,791 per year for 2022 across approximately 26 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 35768 in the 65th percentile, 1% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #355 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Georgiana (ZIP 36033) at $1,791, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 35768 is 19.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,315. 0.34% of ZIP 35768 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 26.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 35768 costs have risen 7.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,665 to a high of $1,791, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 35768 Compares

vs National Average
$1,791 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,791 vs $1,931
7% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35768, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,791
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35768.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,665 -
2019 $1,708 +2.6%
2020 $1,729 +1.3%
2021 $1,790 +3.5%
2022 $1,791 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,736
Premium Range
$1,665 - $1,791
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35768

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

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 35768?
ZIP 35768 (Scottsboro, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,791 per year as of 2022 (65th percentile, #355 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scottsboro, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 35768: claims frequency (3.42%), loss ratio (19.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.34%), together placing this ZIP at the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35768 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35768 premiums of $1,791/yr are 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35768?
ZIP 35768 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.34% in Alabama, a rise of 26.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35768 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 35768 runs $1,665-$1,791 (5-year average $1,736). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 35768 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35768 averages $1,791/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #355 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.

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