ZIP 36530 · Baldwin County

Elberta, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36530, Elberta, Alabama.

23.6%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 544
Alabama rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elberta, AL (ZIP 36530) runs $2,611/yr on average: the 91st percentile nationally and 47% above the U.S. average.

$2,611
Avg premium (2022)
+47%
vs U.S. average
-7.2%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,611/yr
-7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $30,005
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36530 (Elberta, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36530 (Elberta, AL) at $2,611 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36530 in the 91st percentile, 47% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 36530 is 35% above, ranking #17 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Mobile (ZIP 36608) at $2,628, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 23.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 36530. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,005. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.23% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 7.2% through 2022, ranging $2,611 to $2,962 with a 5-year average of $2,800, an annualized rate of -1.9% 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 36530 Compares

vs National Average
$2,611 vs $1,776
47% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,611 vs $1,931
35% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36530, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,611
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36530.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,813 -
2019 $2,726 -3.1%
2020 $2,889 +6.0%
2021 $2,962 +2.5%
2022 $2,611 -11.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,800
Premium Range
$2,611 - $2,962
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36530

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

  • Compare ZIP 36530 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 36530?
ZIP 36530 (Elberta, AL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,611 per year as of 2022, in the 91st percentile nationally, #17 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed -7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elberta, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 36530: a claims frequency of 2.05%, a loss ratio of 23.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.23%, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36530 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 36530 lands in the 91st percentile: its $2,611/yr average is 47% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36530?
ZIP 36530 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.23% in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36530 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36530 have ranged from $2,611 to $2,962, with a 5-year average of $2,800. The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 36530 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 36530 averages $2,611/yr, 35% above that figure, ranking #17 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.