ZIP 36312 · Houston County

Ashford, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36312, Ashford, Alabama.

13.6%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#150 of 544
Alabama rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Ashford, AL (ZIP 36312) averages $1,977/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally.

$1,977
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,977/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $8,598
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-8.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36312 (Ashford, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36312 (Ashford, AL) at $1,977 per year for 2022 across approximately 31 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36312 in the 74th percentile, 11% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 2% above that figure, ranking #150 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Tuskegee Institute (ZIP 36088) at $1,978, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36312 is 13.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.13% of policies in ZIP 36312 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,598. 0.72% of ZIP 36312 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 8.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36312 premiums risen 2.2%, spanning $1,935 to $1,992 (five-year average: $1,967), 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 36312 Compares

vs National Average
$1,977 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,977 vs $1,931
2% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36312, 2018–2022

$1,920$1,940$1,960$1,980$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,977
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36312.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,935 -
2019 $1,992 +2.9%
2020 $1,949 -2.1%
2021 $1,979 +1.5%
2022 $1,977 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,967
Premium Range
$1,935 - $1,992
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36312

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 36312 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 36312?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 36312 (Ashford, AL) averages $1,977 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 74th percentile, #150 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ashford, AL?
In ZIP 36312, insurers report a 13.6% loss ratio, a 3.13% claims frequency, and a 0.72% nonrenewal rate, the 74th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36312 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36312 premiums of $1,977/yr are 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36312?
ZIP 36312 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.72% in Alabama, a drop of 8.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36312 over 5 years?
ZIP 36312 premiums spanned $1,935 to $1,992 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,967. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 36312 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 36312 averages $1,977/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #150 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.