ZIP 36116 · Montgomery County

Montgomery, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36116, Montgomery, Alabama.

49.7%
Loss ratio
1.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#244 of 544
Alabama rank
301
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 36116 (Montgomery, AL) homeowners insurance averages $1,882/yr, 70th percentile nationally, 6% above the U.S. norm.

$1,882
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
-0.5%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,882/yr
-0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.34%
Avg severity: $11,214
Nonrenewal Rate
1.31%
-11.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36116 (Montgomery, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 36116 (Montgomery, AL) runs $1,882 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 301 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% above that mark and lands in the 70th national percentile. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #244 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Cullman (ZIP 35058) at $1,882, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 36116 shows a 49.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 8.34% of policies in ZIP 36116 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,214. Insurers decline to renew 1.31% of policies in ZIP 36116 at expiration, a drop of 11.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36116 premiums fallen 0.5%, spanning $1,882 to $1,917 (five-year average: $1,901), an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 36116 Compares

vs National Average
$1,882 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,882 vs $1,931
3% below state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36116, 2018–2022

$1,880$1,890$1,900$1,910$1,920 20182019202020212022 $1,882
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36116.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,891 -
2019 $1,917 +1.3%
2020 $1,911 -0.3%
2021 $1,903 -0.4%
2022 $1,882 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,901
Premium Range
$1,882 - $1,917
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36116

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

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 36116?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 36116 (Montgomery, AL) averages $1,882 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 70th percentile, #244 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed -0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montgomery, AL?
In ZIP 36116, insurers report a 49.7% loss ratio, a 8.34% claims frequency, and a 1.31% nonrenewal rate, the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36116 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36116 premiums of $1,882/yr are 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36116?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36116 is 1.31%, a drop of 11.5% over the past 5 years in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36116 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36116 runs $1,882-$1,917 (5-year average $1,901). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 36116 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36116 has an average premium of $1,882/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #244 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.