ZIP 35901 · Etowah County

Gadsden, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35901, Gadsden, Alabama.

45.5%
Loss ratio
1.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#88 of 544
Alabama rank
130
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 35901 (Gadsden, AL) homeowners insurance averages $2,075/yr, 78th percentile nationally, 17% above the U.S. norm.

$2,075
Avg premium (2022)
+17%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
78th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,075/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.36%
Avg severity: $14,850
Nonrenewal Rate
1.08%
-19.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35901 (Gadsden, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 35901 (Gadsden, AL) at $2,075 per year for 2022 across approximately 130 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 35901 in the 78th percentile, 17% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (above), ranking #88 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Langston (ZIP 35755) at $2,075, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 35901. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,850. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.08% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 35901 costs have risen 5.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,976 to a high of $2,075, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 35901 Compares

vs National Average
$2,075 vs $1,776
17% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,075 vs $1,931
7% above state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35901, 2018–2022

$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,075
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35901.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,976 -
2019 $2,019 +2.2%
2020 $2,016 -0.2%
2021 $2,041 +1.3%
2022 $2,075 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,025
Premium Range
$1,976 - $2,075
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35901

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

  • Put ZIP 35901 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 35901?
ZIP 35901 (Gadsden, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,075 per year as of 2022 (78th percentile, #88 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gadsden, AL?
In ZIP 35901, insurers report a 45.5% loss ratio, a 6.36% claims frequency, and a 1.08% nonrenewal rate, the 78th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35901 compared to the national average?
At $2,075/yr, ZIP 35901 runs 17% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 78th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35901?
Insurers decline to renew 1.08% of policies in ZIP 35901 in Alabama, a drop of 19.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35901 over 5 years?
ZIP 35901 premiums spanned $1,976 to $2,075 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,025. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 35901 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35901 has an average premium of $2,075/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 7% above the state average, ranking #88 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.