ZIP 35802 · Madison County

Huntsville, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35802, Huntsville, Alabama.

35.6%
Loss ratio
0.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 544
Alabama rank
452
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, AL) homeowners insurance averages $2,297/yr, 84th percentile nationally, 29% above the U.S. norm.

$2,297
Avg premium (2022)
+29%
vs U.S. average
+7.7%
since 2018
84th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,297/yr
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.24%
Avg severity: $13,101
Nonrenewal Rate
0.50%
-44.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, AL) at $2,297 per year for 2022 across approximately 452 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35802 comes in 29% above, the 84th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 35802 is 19% above, ranking #34 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Mobile (ZIP 36606) at $2,298, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,101. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.50%, a drop of 44.3% 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 35802 premiums risen 7.7%, spanning $2,122 to $2,297 (five-year average: $2,198), 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 35802 Compares

vs National Average
$2,297 vs $1,776
29% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,297 vs $1,931
19% above state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35802, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350 20182019202020212022 $2,297
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35802.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,134 -
2019 $2,122 -0.6%
2020 $2,184 +2.9%
2021 $2,255 +3.2%
2022 $2,297 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,198
Premium Range
$2,122 - $2,297
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35802

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 35802 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 35802?
At the 84th percentile nationally, #34 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, AL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,297 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Huntsville, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 35802: a claims frequency of 6.24%, a loss ratio of 35.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.50%, placing this ZIP in the 84th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35802 compared to the national average?
At $2,297/yr, ZIP 35802 runs 29% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35802?
ZIP 35802 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.50% in Alabama, a drop of 44.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35802 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 35802 runs $2,122-$2,297 (5-year average $2,198). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 35802 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35802 runs 19% above the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $2,297/yr), ranking #34 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.