ZIP 35971 · DeKalb County

Fyffe, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35971, Fyffe, Alabama.

24.5%
Loss ratio
0.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#359 of 544
Alabama rank
33
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fyffe, AL (ZIP 35971) runs $1,789/yr on average: the 65th percentile nationally and 1% above the U.S. average.

$1,789
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,789/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.25%
Avg severity: $13,496
Nonrenewal Rate
0.18%
-83.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35971 (Fyffe, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 35971 (Fyffe, AL) runs $1,789 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 33 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35971 comes in 1% above, the 65th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #359 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Whatley (ZIP 36482) at $1,789, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 24.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 35971. About 3.25% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,496. Insurers decline to renew 0.18% of policies in ZIP 35971 at expiration, a drop of 83.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35971 have risen by 6.0%, ranging from $1,682 to $1,789 with a five-year average of $1,734, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 35971 Compares

vs National Average
$1,789 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,789 vs $1,931
7% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35971, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,789
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,688 -
2019 $1,750 +3.7%
2020 $1,682 -3.9%
2021 $1,763 +4.9%
2022 $1,789 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,734
Premium Range
$1,682 - $1,789
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35971

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

  • Compare ZIP 35971 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 35971?
ZIP 35971 (Fyffe, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,789 per year as of 2022 (65th percentile, #359 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fyffe, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 35971: claims frequency (3.25%), loss ratio (24.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.18%), together placing this ZIP at the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35971 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 35971 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,789/yr average is 1% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35971?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35971 is 0.18%, a drop of 83.5% over the past 5 years in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35971 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 35971 runs $1,682-$1,789 (5-year average $1,734). The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 35971 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35971 averages $1,789/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #359 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.