ZIP 36340 · Geneva County

Geneva, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36340, Geneva, Alabama.

54.4%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#141 of 544
Alabama rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Geneva, AL (ZIP 36340) runs $1,993/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,993
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+2.9%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,993/yr
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.54%
Avg severity: $19,581
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
+18.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36340 (Geneva, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 36340 (Geneva, AL) runs $1,993 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% above that mark and lands in the 75th national percentile. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #141 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Robertsdale (ZIP 36567) at $1,993, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 54.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,581. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.01%, a rise of 18.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.9% through 2022, ranging $1,938 to $2,053 with a 5-year average of $1,995, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 36340 Compares

vs National Average
$1,993 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,993 vs $1,931
3% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36340, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,993
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36340.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,938 -
2019 $1,988 +2.6%
2020 $2,002 +0.7%
2021 $2,053 +2.5%
2022 $1,993 -2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,995
Premium Range
$1,938 - $2,053
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36340

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

  • Compare ZIP 36340 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 36340?
At the 75th percentile nationally, #141 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 36340 (Geneva, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,993 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Geneva, AL?
In ZIP 36340, insurers report a 54.4% loss ratio, a 5.54% claims frequency, and a 1.01% nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36340 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36340 premiums of $1,993/yr are 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36340?
Insurers decline to renew 1.01% of policies in ZIP 36340 in Alabama, a rise of 18.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36340 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36340 runs $1,938-$2,053 (5-year average $1,995). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 36340 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 36340 averages $1,993/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #141 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.