ZIP 36474 · Covington County

Red Level, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36474, Red Level, Alabama.

16.6%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#295 of 544
Alabama rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 36474 (Red Level, AL) homeowners insurance averages $1,836/yr, 68th percentile nationally, 3% above the U.S. norm.

$1,836
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
-1.3%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,836/yr
-1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.85%
Avg severity: $10,679
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
-16.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36474 (Red Level, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 36474 (Red Level, AL) runs $1,836 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 36474 comes in 3% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #295 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Huntsville (ZIP 35810) at $1,836, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36474 is 16.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,679. Insurers decline to renew 0.52% of policies in ZIP 36474 at expiration, a drop of 16.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 36474 costs have fallen 1.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,836 to a high of $1,924, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 36474 Compares

vs National Average
$1,836 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,836 vs $1,931
5% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36474, 2018–2022

$1,820$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900$1,920$1,940 20182019202020212022 $1,836
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36474.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,861 -
2019 $1,873 +0.6%
2020 $1,887 +0.8%
2021 $1,924 +1.9%
2022 $1,836 -4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,876
Premium Range
$1,836 - $1,924
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36474

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

  • Put ZIP 36474 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 36474?
ZIP 36474 (Red Level, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,836 per year as of 2022 (68th percentile, #295 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed -1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Red Level, AL?
In ZIP 36474, insurers report a 16.6% loss ratio, a 2.85% claims frequency, and a 0.52% nonrenewal rate, the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36474 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36474 premiums of $1,836/yr are 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36474?
Insurers decline to renew 0.52% of policies in ZIP 36474 in Alabama, a drop of 16.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36474 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36474 have ranged from $1,836 to $1,924, with a 5-year average of $1,876. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 36474 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 36474 averages $1,836/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #295 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.