ZIP 35905 · Etowah County

Gadsden, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35905, Gadsden, Alabama.

47.1%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#330 of 544
Alabama rank
59
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gadsden, AL (ZIP 35905) runs $1,813/yr on average: the 67th percentile nationally and 2% above the U.S. average.

$1,813
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,813/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.63%
Avg severity: $15,185
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-27.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35905 (Gadsden, AL)

ZIP 35905 (Gadsden, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,813 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 59 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35905 comes in 2% above, the 67th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #330 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Ariton (ZIP 36311) at $1,813, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 35905 is 47.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,185. Insurers decline to renew 0.80% of policies in ZIP 35905 at expiration, a drop of 27.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 35905 premiums risen 3.6%, spanning $1,750 to $1,813 (five-year average: $1,781), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 35905 Compares

vs National Average
$1,813 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,813 vs $1,931
6% below state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35905, 2018–2022

$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820 20182019202020212022 $1,813
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35905.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,750 -
2019 $1,759 +0.5%
2020 $1,797 +2.2%
2021 $1,788 -0.5%
2022 $1,813 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,781
Premium Range
$1,750 - $1,813
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35905

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 35905?
At the 67th percentile nationally, #330 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35905 (Gadsden, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,813 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gadsden, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 35905: a claims frequency of 5.63%, a loss ratio of 47.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.80%, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35905 compared to the national average?
At $1,813/yr, ZIP 35905 runs 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35905?
ZIP 35905 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in Alabama, a drop of 27.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35905 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 35905 have ranged from $1,750 to $1,813, with a 5-year average of $1,781. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 35905 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 35905 has an average premium of $1,813/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #330 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.