ZIP 36560 · Mobile County

Mount Vernon, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36560, Mount Vernon, Alabama.

66.1%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#143 of 544
Alabama rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $1,990/yr, Mount Vernon, AL (ZIP 36560) sits in the 75th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,990
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
-11.3%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,990/yr
-11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.20%
Avg severity: $18,264
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-20.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36560 (Mount Vernon, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 36560 (Mount Vernon, AL) pay an average of $1,990 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 20 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% above that mark and lands in the 75th national percentile. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 36560 is 3% above, ranking #143 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Montgomery (ZIP 36105) at $1,989, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 66.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 36560. 7.20% of policies in ZIP 36560 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,264. Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 36560 at expiration, a drop of 20.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36560 premiums fallen 11.3%, spanning $1,944 to $2,304 (five-year average: $2,105), an annualized rate of -2.9% 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 36560 Compares

vs National Average
$1,990 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,990 vs $1,931
3% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36560, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $1,990
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36560.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,242 -
2019 $2,304 +2.7%
2020 $2,047 -11.2%
2021 $1,944 -5.0%
2022 $1,990 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,105
Premium Range
$1,944 - $2,304
Annual Change Rate
-2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36560

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

  • Put ZIP 36560 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Alabama overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 36560?
At the 75th percentile nationally, #143 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 36560 (Mount Vernon, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,990 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Vernon, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 36560: a claims frequency of 7.20%, a loss ratio of 66.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.53%, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36560 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36560 premiums of $1,990/yr are 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36560?
Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 36560 in Alabama, a drop of 20.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36560 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36560 have ranged from $1,944 to $2,304, with a 5-year average of $2,105. The annualized change rate is -2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 36560 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36560 has an average premium of $1,990/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #143 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.