ZIP 36420 · Covington County

Andalusia, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36420, Andalusia, Alabama.

43.2%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#153 of 544
Alabama rank
15
Policies

The verdict

At $1,974/yr, Andalusia, AL (ZIP 36420) sits in the 74th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 11% above the U.S. average.

$1,974
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
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)
$1,974/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.06%
Avg severity: $27,879
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
+24.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36420 (Andalusia, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36420 (Andalusia, AL) at $1,974 per year for 2022 across approximately 15 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36420 in the 74th percentile, 11% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 36420 is 2% above, ranking #153 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Boligee (ZIP 35443) at $1,974, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36420 is 43.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.06% of policies in ZIP 36420 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,879. Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 36420 at expiration, a rise of 24.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 36420 costs have fallen 0.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,974 to a high of $2,014, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 36420 Compares

vs National Average
$1,974 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,974 vs $1,931
2% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36420, 2018–2022

$1,970$1,980$1,990$2,000$2,010$2,020 20182019202020212022 $1,974
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36420.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,980 -
2019 $2,014 +1.7%
2020 $2,009 -0.3%
2021 $1,980 -1.4%
2022 $1,974 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,991
Premium Range
$1,974 - $2,014
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36420

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

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 36420?
ZIP 36420 (Andalusia, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,974 per year as of 2022 (74th percentile, #153 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Andalusia, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 36420: a claims frequency of 3.06%, a loss ratio of 43.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.45%, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36420 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 36420 lands in the 74th percentile: its $1,974/yr average is 11% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36420?
ZIP 36420 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.45% in Alabama, a rise of 24.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36420 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36420 runs $1,974-$2,014 (5-year average $1,991). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 36420 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36420 has an average premium of $1,974/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #153 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.