ZIP 35801 · Madison County

Huntsville, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35801, Huntsville, Alabama.

34.2%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#27 of 544
Alabama rank
588
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Huntsville, AL (ZIP 35801) runs $2,389/yr on average: the 86th percentile nationally and 35% above the U.S. average.

$2,389
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,389/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.87%
Avg severity: $16,750
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
+22.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35801 (Huntsville, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 35801 (Huntsville, AL) runs $2,389 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 588 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 24% above, ranking #27 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Mobile (ZIP 36693) at $2,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 35801 shows a 34.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,750. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.83%, a rise of 22.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 35801 premiums risen 6.7%, spanning $2,240 to $2,389 (five-year average: $2,305), an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 35801 Compares

vs National Average
$2,389 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,389 vs $1,931
24% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35801, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,389
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,240 -
2019 $2,249 +0.4%
2020 $2,298 +2.2%
2021 $2,351 +2.3%
2022 $2,389 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,305
Premium Range
$2,240 - $2,389
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35801

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 35801 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 35801?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 35801 (Huntsville, AL): $2,389/year as of 2022, the 86th national percentile, #27 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Huntsville, AL?
In ZIP 35801, insurers report a 34.2% loss ratio, a 4.87% claims frequency, and a 0.83% nonrenewal rate, the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35801 compared to the national average?
At $2,389/yr, ZIP 35801 runs 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35801?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35801 is 0.83%, a rise of 22.1% over the past 5 years in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35801 over 5 years?
ZIP 35801 premiums spanned $2,240 to $2,389 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,305. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 35801 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35801 runs 24% above the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $2,389/yr), ranking #27 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.