ZIP 36561 Insurance Data

Orange Beach, Alabama · Baldwin County · 138 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$5,305/yr
-17.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.22%
Avg severity: $105,316
Nonrenewal Rate
0.21%
+63.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36561 (Orange Beach, AL)

ZIP 36561 (Orange Beach, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $5,305 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 138 reported policies. That is 199% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 175% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36561 is 64.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $105,316. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.21% in this ZIP, a rise of 63.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 36561 have fallen by 17.2%, ranging from $5,305 to $7,038 with a five-year average of $6,318 — an annualized rate of -4.6% per year. 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 36561 Compares

vs National Average
$5,305 vs $1,776
199% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$5,305 vs $1,931
175% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $6,403
2019 $6,319 -1.3%
2020 $6,525 +3.3%
2021 $7,038 +7.9%
2022 $5,305 -24.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$6,318
Premium Range
$5,305 - $7,038
Annual Change Rate
-4.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 36561?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36561 (Orange Beach, AL) is $5,305 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -17.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Orange Beach, AL?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.22% in this ZIP), loss ratio (64.0%), and nonrenewal rates (0.21%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36561 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36561 premiums of $5,305/yr are 199% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36561?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36561 is 0.21%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +63.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36561 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36561 have ranged from $5,305 to $7,038, with a 5-year average of $6,318. The annualized change rate is -4.6% per year.
How does ZIP 36561 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36561 has an average premium of $5,305/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 175% above the state average.

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