ZIP 35963 · DeKalb County

Dawson, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35963, Dawson, Alabama.

4.2%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#531 of 544
Alabama rank
23
Policies

The verdict

At $1,599/yr, Dawson, AL (ZIP 35963) sits in the 54th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,599
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+15.9%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,599/yr
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.55%
Avg severity: $2,605
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-14.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35963 (Dawson, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 35963 (Dawson, AL) runs $1,599 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 23 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 54th national percentile. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #531 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Anniston (ZIP 36201) at $1,600, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 35963 is 4.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,605. 0.51% of ZIP 35963 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 14.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35963 have risen by 15.9%, ranging from $1,379 to $1,599 with a five-year average of $1,479, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 35963 Compares

vs National Average
$1,599 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,599 vs $1,931
17% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35963, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,599
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35963.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,379 -
2019 $1,383 +0.2%
2020 $1,454 +5.2%
2021 $1,583 +8.9%
2022 $1,599 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,479
Premium Range
$1,379 - $1,599
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35963

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

  • Put ZIP 35963 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 35963?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 35963 (Dawson, AL) averages $1,599 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 54th percentile, #531 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dawson, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 35963: claims frequency (2.55%), loss ratio (4.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35963 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35963 premiums of $1,599/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35963?
ZIP 35963 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.51% in Alabama, a drop of 14.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35963 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 35963 have ranged from $1,379 to $1,599, with a 5-year average of $1,479. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 35963 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35963 averages $1,599/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #531 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.