ZIP 35976 · Marshall County

Guntersville, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 35976, Guntersville, Alabama.

70.5%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#59 of 544
Alabama rank
49
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Guntersville, AL (ZIP 35976) runs $2,153/yr on average: the 81st percentile nationally and 21% above the U.S. average.

$2,153
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,153/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
70.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.62%
Avg severity: $27,029
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
-27.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 35976 (Guntersville, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 35976 (Guntersville, AL) at $2,153 per year for 2022 across approximately 49 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% above that mark and lands in the 81st national percentile. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 35976 is 11% above, ranking #59 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Alexander City (ZIP 35010) at $2,153, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 35976 is 70.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.62% of policies in ZIP 35976 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,029. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.01%, a drop of 27.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 35976 costs have risen 5.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,049 to a high of $2,153, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 35976 Compares

vs National Average
$2,153 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,153 vs $1,931
11% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 35976, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,153
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 35976.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,049 -
2019 $2,061 +0.6%
2020 $2,105 +2.1%
2021 $2,150 +2.2%
2022 $2,153 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,104
Premium Range
$2,049 - $2,153
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 35976

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 35976 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 35976?
At the 81st percentile nationally, #59 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 35976 (Guntersville, AL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,153 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Guntersville, AL?
In ZIP 35976, insurers report a 70.5% loss ratio, a 5.62% claims frequency, and a 1.01% nonrenewal rate, the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 35976 compared to the national average?
At $2,153/yr, ZIP 35976 runs 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 35976?
ZIP 35976 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.01% in Alabama, a drop of 27.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 35976 over 5 years?
ZIP 35976 premiums spanned $2,049 to $2,153 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,104. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 35976 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 35976 averages $2,153/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #59 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.