ZIP 36323 · Coffee County

Elba, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36323, Elba, Alabama.

50.7%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#260 of 544
Alabama rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elba, AL (ZIP 36323) runs $1,863/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,863
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
-4.2%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,863/yr
-4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.70%
Avg severity: $16,574
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%
-69.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36323 (Elba, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 36323 (Elba, AL) pay an average of $1,863 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 36323 comes in 5% above, the 69th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #260 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Pinson (ZIP 35126) at $1,863, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 50.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 36323. 5.70% of policies in ZIP 36323 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,574. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.37% in this ZIP, a drop of 69.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36323 premiums fallen 4.2%, spanning $1,863 to $1,945 (five-year average: $1,909), an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 36323 Compares

vs National Average
$1,863 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,863 vs $1,931
4% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36323, 2018–2022

$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900$1,920$1,940$1,960 20182019202020212022 $1,863
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36323.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,945 -
2019 $1,935 -0.5%
2020 $1,888 -2.4%
2021 $1,911 +1.2%
2022 $1,863 -2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,909
Premium Range
$1,863 - $1,945
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36323

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

  • Put ZIP 36323 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 36323?
ZIP 36323 (Elba, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,863 per year as of 2022 (69th percentile, #260 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed -4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elba, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36323: claims frequency (5.70%), loss ratio (50.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.37%), together placing this ZIP at the 69th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36323 compared to the national average?
At $1,863/yr, ZIP 36323 runs 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36323?
Insurers decline to renew 0.37% of policies in ZIP 36323 in Alabama, a drop of 69.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36323 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36323 runs $1,863-$1,945 (5-year average $1,909). The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 36323 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36323 runs 4% below the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $1,863/yr), ranking #260 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.