ZIP 36303 · Houston County

Dothan, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36303, Dothan, Alabama.

36.8%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 544
Alabama rank
185
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Dothan, AL (ZIP 36303) runs $2,109/yr on average: the 79th percentile nationally and 19% above the U.S. average.

$2,109
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,109/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $16,803
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-6.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL)

ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,109 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 185 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36303 in the 79th percentile, 19% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 9% above that figure, ranking #74 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Chunchula (ZIP 36521) at $2,109, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,803. Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 36303 at expiration, a drop of 6.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36303 premiums risen 2.1%, spanning $2,066 to $2,141 (five-year average: $2,108), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 36303 Compares

vs National Average
$2,109 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,109 vs $1,931
9% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36303, 2018–2022

$2,060$2,080$2,100$2,120$2,140$2,160 20182019202020212022 $2,109
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36303.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,066 -
2019 $2,098 +1.5%
2020 $2,126 +1.3%
2021 $2,141 +0.7%
2022 $2,109 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,108
Premium Range
$2,066 - $2,141
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36303

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

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 36303?
ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,109 per year as of 2022 (79th percentile, #74 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dothan, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 36303: a claims frequency of 4.62%, a loss ratio of 36.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.72%, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36303 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36303 premiums of $2,109/yr are 19% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36303?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36303 is 0.72%, a drop of 6.0% over the past 5 years in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36303 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36303 have ranged from $2,066 to $2,141, with a 5-year average of $2,108. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 36303 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36303 runs 9% above the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $2,109/yr), ranking #74 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.