ZIP 35805 · Madison County

Huntsville, AL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 35805, Huntsville, Alabama averages $1,521/yr.

32.5%
Loss ratio
1.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#541 of 544
Alabama rank
949
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Huntsville, AL (ZIP 35805) ranks #13,371 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,521/yr) but #3,400 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.83%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,521
Avg premium (2022)
#13,371
of 25,593 on premium
#3,400
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
48th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
37/100
35805 - Huntsville, AL

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,521/yr
Avg premium, 52nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
94.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
83.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 35805's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,521 Lower than most lower than 52% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 35805. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Alabama, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 35805; crosshairs: Alabama averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1246.7$2309.5$3372.3$4435.1$5497.90.1%0.5%1.0%1.4%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 36832 · Auburn $1,440/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35805 · Huntsville (this ZIP) $1,521/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 36201 · Anniston $1,600/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 35004 · Moody $1,625/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 35466 · Gordo $1,640/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 36867 · Phenix City $1,663/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 35184 · West Blocton $1,683/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 35085 · Jemison $1,697/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 36874 · Salem $1,710/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 35903 · Gadsden $1,716/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 36036 · Grady $1,723/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 36081 · Troy $1,740/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 36740 · Forkland $1,749/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 35614 · Athens $1,760/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 36067 · Prattville $1,769/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35044 · Childersburg $1,774/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35180 · Warrior $1,784/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 36862 · Lafayette $1,790/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 35211 · Birmingham $1,802/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 35114 · Alabaster $1,811/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 35654 · Russellville $1,817/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 36089 · Union Springs $1,824/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 36320 · Cottonwood $1,831/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 35555 · Fayette $1,838/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 35648 · Lexington $1,849/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 36776 · Sawyerville $1,857/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36703 · Selma $1,866/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 36475 · Repton $1,878/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 35128 · Pell City $1,889/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35754 · Laceys Spring $1,897/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 35646 · Leighton $1,910/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 35739 · Ardmore $1,919/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35580 · Parrish $1,933/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 35824 · Huntsville $1,942/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 35672 · Town Creek $1,954/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 36548 · Leroy $1,966/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 36611 · Mobile $1,975/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 36579 · Stockton $1,994/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 36069 · Ramer $2,005/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 35634 · Florence $2,018/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 35064 · Fairfield $2,049/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 36875 · Seale $2,065/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36278 · Wedowee $2,093/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 36767 · Orrville $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 35010 · Alexander City $2,153/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 35033 · Bremen $2,215/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 36695 · Mobile $2,284/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 36052 · Mathews $2,478/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 35741 · Brownsboro $2,659/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 36561 · Orange Beach $5,305/yr · 0.21%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,521/yr
Near-median premium
+6.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.19%
Avg severity: $9,519
Nonrenewal Rate
1.83%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+59.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35805 (Huntsville, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 35805 (Huntsville, AL) runs $1,521 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 949 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% below that mark and lands in the 48th national percentile. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 21% below, ranking #541 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Muscadine (ZIP 36269) at $1,528, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 35805. 5.19% of policies in ZIP 35805 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,519. Insurers decline to renew 1.83% of policies in ZIP 35805 at expiration, a rise of 59.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 35805 costs have risen 6.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,433 to a high of $1,530, an annualized rate of +1.5% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 35805's county (Madison): score 94.6, rating Relatively High, hazard Tornado. That is #4 of 67 Alabama counties and the 95th national percentile (54% above the 61.5 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 26.6 · Community Resilience 83.7. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 35805 Compares

vs National Average
$1,521 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,521 vs $1,931
21% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35805, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,521
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35805.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,433 -
2019 $1,462 +2.0%
2020 $1,490 +1.9%
2021 $1,530 +2.7%
2022 $1,521 -0.6%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 35805

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,487
Premium Range
$1,433 - $1,530
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Madison County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 35805 via FIPS 01089. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
94.6
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 67 Alabama counties · state mean 61.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $32,348,414

Social Vulnerability Index 26.6 · Community Resilience 83.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Alabama NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Madison County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 35805 in Madison County (NRI 94.6, hazard Tornado), both outside Alabama. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,521/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.83% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 35805?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 35805 (Huntsville, AL) averages $1,521 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 48th percentile, #541 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +6.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Huntsville, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 35805: claims frequency (5.19%), loss ratio (32.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.83%), together placing this ZIP at the 48th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35805 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35805 premiums of $1,521/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35805?
ZIP 35805 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.83% in Alabama, a rise of 59.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35805 over 5 years?
ZIP 35805 premiums spanned $1,433 to $1,530 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,487. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 35805 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35805 averages $1,521/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #541 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 35805?
County NRI 94.6 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 35805 via Madison County FIPS 01089. In-state rank #4 of 67; national percentile 95th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 35805

This ZIP's premiums run at the 48th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.