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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 35905, 2018–2022
| 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
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What this means for ZIP 35905
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 35905 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
- 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
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