ZIP 36426 · Escambia County

Brewton, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36426, Brewton, Alabama.

42.8%
Loss ratio
1.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#72 of 544
Alabama rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 36426 (Brewton, AL) homeowners insurance averages $2,118/yr, 79th percentile nationally, 19% above the U.S. norm.

$2,118
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
-1.7%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,118/yr
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.27%
Avg severity: $14,466
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
+54.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36426 (Brewton, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36426 (Brewton, AL) at $2,118 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 19% above that mark and lands in the 79th national percentile. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #72 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Vinegar Bend (ZIP 36584) at $2,118, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36426 is 42.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.27% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,466. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.26% in this ZIP, a rise of 54.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36426 premiums fallen 1.7%, spanning $2,118 to $2,170 (five-year average: $2,153), an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 36426 Compares

vs National Average
$2,118 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,118 vs $1,931
10% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36426, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,120$2,140$2,160$2,180 20182019202020212022 $2,118
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36426.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,155 -
2019 $2,157 +0.1%
2020 $2,167 +0.5%
2021 $2,170 +0.1%
2022 $2,118 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,153
Premium Range
$2,118 - $2,170
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36426

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 36426?
At the 79th percentile nationally, #72 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 36426 (Brewton, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,118 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brewton, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36426: claims frequency (6.27%), loss ratio (42.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.26%), together placing this ZIP at the 79th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36426 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36426 premiums of $2,118/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 36426?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36426 is 1.26%, a rise of 54.4% over the past 5 years in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36426 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36426 runs $2,118-$2,170 (5-year average $2,153). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 36426 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36426 has an average premium of $2,118/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #72 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.