ZIP 36604 · Mobile County

Mobile, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36604, Mobile, Alabama.

36.0%
Loss ratio
1.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#10 of 544
Alabama rank
1,528
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 36604 (Mobile, AL) homeowners insurance averages $2,917/yr, 94th percentile nationally, 64% above the U.S. norm.

$2,917
Avg premium (2022)
+64%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,917/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $33,706
Nonrenewal Rate
1.52%
+20.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36604 (Mobile, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36604 (Mobile, AL) at $2,917 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,528 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 36604 comes in 64% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 51% (above), ranking #10 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Fairhope (ZIP 36532) at $2,945, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,706. 1.52% of ZIP 36604 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 20.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 36604 costs have risen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $2,889 to a high of $3,154, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 36604 Compares

vs National Average
$2,917 vs $1,776
64% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,917 vs $1,931
51% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36604, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200 20182019202020212022 $2,917
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36604.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,889 -
2019 $3,142 +8.8%
2020 $3,114 -0.9%
2021 $3,154 +1.3%
2022 $2,917 -7.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,043
Premium Range
$2,889 - $3,154
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36604

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 36604?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 36604 (Mobile, AL): $2,917/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #10 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mobile, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 36604: a claims frequency of 3.12%, a loss ratio of 36.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.52%, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36604 compared to the national average?
At $2,917/yr, ZIP 36604 runs 64% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36604?
Insurers decline to renew 1.52% of policies in ZIP 36604 in Alabama, a rise of 20.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36604 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36604 runs $2,889-$3,154 (5-year average $3,043). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 36604 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 36604 averages $2,917/yr, 51% above that figure, ranking #10 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.