ZIP 36571 · Mobile County
Saraland, AL Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36571, Saraland, Alabama.
- 18.5%
- Loss ratio
- 0.51%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #285 of 544
- Alabama rank
- 122
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,844/yr, Saraland, AL (ZIP 36571) sits in the 68th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% above the U.S. average.
- $1,844
- Avg premium (2022)
- +4%
- vs U.S. average
- -4.3%
- since 2018
- 68th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 36571 (Saraland, AL)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 36571 (Saraland, AL) runs $1,844 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 122 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 36571 comes in 4% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 36571 is 5% below, ranking #285 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Vinemont (ZIP 35179) at $1,843, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 36571 shows a 18.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,298. 0.51% of ZIP 36571 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 14.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 36571 have fallen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,844 to $1,926 with a five-year average of $1,895, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 36571 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 36571, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,926 | - |
| 2019 | $1,860 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | $1,922 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $1,924 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $1,844 | -4.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 36571
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 36571 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Alabama compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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
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