ZIP 36303 · Houston County

Dothan, AL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 36303, Dothan, Alabama averages $2,109/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Dothan, AL (ZIP 36303) ranks #5,334 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,109/yr) but #14,192 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.72%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,109
Avg premium (2022)
#5,334
of 25,593 on premium
#14,192
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
79th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
36303 - Dothan, AL

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,109/yr
Avg premium, 21st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 36303's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,109 Higher than most more expensive than 79% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 36303. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Alabama, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 36303; crosshairs: Alabama averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1246.7$2309.5$3372.3$4435.1$5497.90.1%0.5%1.0%1.4%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 36832 · Auburn $1,440/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 36201 · Anniston $1,600/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 35004 · Moody $1,625/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 35466 · Gordo $1,640/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 36867 · Phenix City $1,663/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 35184 · West Blocton $1,683/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 35085 · Jemison $1,697/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 36874 · Salem $1,710/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 35903 · Gadsden $1,716/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 36036 · Grady $1,723/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 36081 · Troy $1,740/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 36740 · Forkland $1,749/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 35614 · Athens $1,760/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 36067 · Prattville $1,769/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35044 · Childersburg $1,774/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35180 · Warrior $1,784/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 36862 · Lafayette $1,790/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 35211 · Birmingham $1,802/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 35114 · Alabaster $1,811/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 35654 · Russellville $1,817/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 36089 · Union Springs $1,824/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 36320 · Cottonwood $1,831/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 35555 · Fayette $1,838/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 35648 · Lexington $1,849/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 36776 · Sawyerville $1,857/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36703 · Selma $1,866/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 36475 · Repton $1,878/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 35128 · Pell City $1,889/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35754 · Laceys Spring $1,897/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 35646 · Leighton $1,910/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 35739 · Ardmore $1,919/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35580 · Parrish $1,933/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 35824 · Huntsville $1,942/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 35672 · Town Creek $1,954/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 36548 · Leroy $1,966/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 36611 · Mobile $1,975/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 36579 · Stockton $1,994/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 36069 · Ramer $2,005/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 35634 · Florence $2,018/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 35064 · Fairfield $2,049/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 36875 · Seale $2,065/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36278 · Wedowee $2,093/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 36303 · Dothan (this ZIP) $2,109/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 36767 · Orrville $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 35010 · Alexander City $2,153/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 35033 · Bremen $2,215/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 36695 · Mobile $2,284/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 36052 · Mathews $2,478/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 35741 · Brownsboro $2,659/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 36561 · Orange Beach $5,305/yr · 0.21%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,109/yr
Above-median premium
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.8%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $16,803
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

High-band NRI for ZIP 36303's county (Houston): score 87.8, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Hurricane. That is #10 of 67 Alabama counties and the 88th national percentile (43% above the 61.5 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 72.2 · Community Resilience 76.0. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 36303, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Houston County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 36303 via FIPS 01069. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.8
Relatively Moderate · 88th national percentile
In-state county rank
#10
of 67 Alabama counties · state mean 61.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $13,058,052

Social Vulnerability Index 72.2 · Community Resilience 76.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Alabama NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Alabama for ZIP 36303

ZIP 36303's county NRI is 87.8 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Alabama containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,109/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.72% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 36303?
Houston County scores 87.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #10 of 67 Alabama counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 36303

This ZIP's premiums run at the 79th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.