ZIP 35954 · Etowah County

Attalla, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35954, Attalla, Alabama.

46.8%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#516 of 544
Alabama rank
45
Policies

The verdict

At $1,631/yr, Attalla, AL (ZIP 35954) sits in the 56th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,631
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,631/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.30%
Avg severity: $17,764
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
-55.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35954 (Attalla, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 35954 (Attalla, AL) at $1,631 per year for 2022 across approximately 45 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35954 comes in 8% below, the 56th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #516 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Goodwater (ZIP 35072) at $1,631, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 46.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 35954. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,764. Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 35954 at expiration, a drop of 55.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 35954 premiums risen 3.8%, spanning $1,571 to $1,674 (five-year average: $1,608), 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 35954 Compares

vs National Average
$1,631 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,631 vs $1,931
16% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35954, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,631
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35954.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,571 -
2019 $1,573 +0.1%
2020 $1,588 +0.9%
2021 $1,674 +5.5%
2022 $1,631 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,608
Premium Range
$1,571 - $1,674
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35954

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

  • Compare ZIP 35954 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Alabama compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 35954?
ZIP 35954 (Attalla, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,631 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #516 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Attalla, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 35954: a claims frequency of 4.30%, a loss ratio of 46.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.86%, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35954 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35954 premiums of $1,631/yr are 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35954?
Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 35954 in Alabama, a drop of 55.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35954 over 5 years?
ZIP 35954 premiums spanned $1,571 to $1,674 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,608. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 35954 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35954 averages $1,631/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #516 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.