ZIP 36559 · Baldwin County

Montrose, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36559, Montrose, Alabama.

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. average.

$4,660
Avg premium (2022)
+162%
vs U.S. 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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,660/yr
-4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
99.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 36559

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 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.

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.