ZIP 35973 · Cherokee County

Gaylesville, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35973, Gaylesville, Alabama.

48.2%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#500 of 544
Alabama rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,652/yr, Gaylesville, AL (ZIP 35973) sits in the 57th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,652
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
-5.8%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,652/yr
-5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.39%
Avg severity: $23,535
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35973 (Gaylesville, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 35973 (Gaylesville, AL) runs $1,652 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 35973 comes in 7% below, the 57th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #500 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Millbrook (ZIP 36054) at $1,652, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 35973 is 48.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,535. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.35% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 35973 have fallen by 5.8%, ranging from $1,652 to $1,753 with a five-year average of $1,707, 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 35973 Compares

vs National Average
$1,652 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,652 vs $1,931
14% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35973, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,652
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35973.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,753 -
2019 $1,691 -3.5%
2020 $1,726 +2.1%
2021 $1,714 -0.7%
2022 $1,652 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,707
Premium Range
$1,652 - $1,753
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35973

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 35973 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 35973?
At the 57th percentile nationally, #500 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35973 (Gaylesville, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,652 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gaylesville, AL?
In ZIP 35973, insurers report a 48.2% loss ratio, a 3.39% claims frequency, and a 1.35% nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35973 compared to the national average?
ZIP 35973 premiums of $1,652/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35973?
Insurers decline to renew 1.35% of policies in ZIP 35973 in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35973 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 35973 runs $1,652-$1,753 (5-year average $1,707). The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 35973 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35973 averages $1,652/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #500 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.