ZIP 36559 · Baldwin County

Montrose, AL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 36559, Montrose, Alabama averages $4,660/yr.

99.6%
Loss ratio
#3 of 544
Alabama rank
251
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Montrose, AL (ZIP 36559) runs $4,660/yr on average: the 98th percentile nationally and 162% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$4,660
Avg premium (2022)
+162%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-4.0%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
25/100
36559 - Montrose, AL

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$4,660/yr
Avg premium, 2nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 36559's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$4,660 Higher than most more expensive than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,660/yr
Above-median premium
-4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
99.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.41%
Avg severity: $62,653
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36559 (Montrose, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 36559 (Montrose, AL) runs $4,660 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 251 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 162% above that mark and lands in the 98th national percentile. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 141% above, ranking #3 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Coden (ZIP 36523) at $4,420, 5% below this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 99.6%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 36559. About 7.41% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $62,653.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36559 premiums fallen 4.0%, spanning $4,375 to $6,191 (five-year average: $5,040), an annualized rate of -1.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Baldwin County in the upper risk band at 96.7 (Relatively High): national 97th percentile, #3/67 inside Alabama, and 57% above the 61.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 44.2 · Community Resilience 93.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 36559 Compares

vs National Average
$4,660 vs $1,776
162% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$4,660 vs $1,931
141% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36559, 2018–2022

$4,000$4,500$5,000$5,500$6,000$6,500 20182019202020212022 $4,660
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36559.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,853 -
2019 $4,375 -9.8%
2020 $5,119 +17.0%
2021 $6,191 +20.9%
2022 $4,660 -24.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 36559 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,040
Premium Range
$4,375 - $6,191
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Baldwin County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 36559 via FIPS 01003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.7
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 67 Alabama counties · state mean 61.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $159,426,444

Social Vulnerability Index 44.2 · Community Resilience 93.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Alabama NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Baldwin County)

ZIP 36559's county NRI is 96.7 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Alabama containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($4,660/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 36559?
ZIP 36559 (Montrose, AL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,660 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #3 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed -4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montrose, AL?
In ZIP 36559, insurers report a 99.6% loss ratio, a 7.41% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36559 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 36559 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,660/yr average is 162% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36559?
ZIP 36559 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36559 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36559 have ranged from $4,375 to $6,191, with a 5-year average of $5,040. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 36559 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36559 has an average premium of $4,660/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 141% above the state average, ranking #3 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 36559?
Baldwin County scores 96.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #3 of 67 Alabama counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 36559

This ZIP's premiums run at the 98th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.