ZIP 35903 · Etowah County

Gadsden, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35903, Gadsden, Alabama.

38.5%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#446 of 544
Alabama rank
103
Policies

The verdict

Gadsden, AL (ZIP 35903) averages $1,716/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally.

$1,716
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,716/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.84%
Avg severity: $11,315
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
-51.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35903 (Gadsden, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 35903 (Gadsden, AL) pay an average of $1,716 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 103 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35903 comes in 3% below, the 61st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 35903 is 11% below, ranking #446 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Brookwood (ZIP 35444) at $1,716, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 35903 shows a 38.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,315. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.06%, a drop of 51.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35903 have risen by 2.3%, ranging from $1,660 to $1,716 with a five-year average of $1,695, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 35903 Compares

vs National Average
$1,716 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,716 vs $1,931
11% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35903, 2018–2022

$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720 20182019202020212022 $1,716
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35903.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,677 -
2019 $1,660 -1.1%
2020 $1,708 +2.9%
2021 $1,713 +0.3%
2022 $1,716 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,695
Premium Range
$1,660 - $1,716
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35903

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

  • Put ZIP 35903 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 35903?
ZIP 35903 (Gadsden, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,716 per year as of 2022 (61st percentile, #446 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gadsden, AL?
In ZIP 35903, insurers report a 38.5% loss ratio, a 5.84% claims frequency, and a 1.06% nonrenewal rate, the 61st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35903 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 35903 lands in the 61st percentile: its $1,716/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35903?
ZIP 35903 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.06% in Alabama, a drop of 51.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35903 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 35903 have ranged from $1,660 to $1,716, with a 5-year average of $1,695. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 35903 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35903 has an average premium of $1,716/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #446 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.