ZIP 36605 · Mobile County

Mobile, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36605, Mobile, Alabama.

23.1%
Loss ratio
1.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#39 of 544
Alabama rank
637
Policies

The verdict

Mobile, AL (ZIP 36605) averages $2,254/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally.

$2,254
Avg premium (2022)
+27%
vs U.S. average
+1.2%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,254/yr
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.42%
Avg severity: $15,203
Nonrenewal Rate
1.41%
+31.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36605 (Mobile, AL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 36605 (Mobile, AL) runs $2,254 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 637 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36605 in the 83rd percentile, 27% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 36605 is 17% above, ranking #39 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Beatrice (ZIP 36425) at $2,256, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36605 is 23.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,203. 1.41% of ZIP 36605 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 31.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 36605 costs have risen 1.2% since 2018, from a low of $2,228 to a high of $2,528, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 36605 Compares

vs National Average
$2,254 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,254 vs $1,931
17% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36605, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,254
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36605.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,228 -
2019 $2,286 +2.6%
2020 $2,360 +3.2%
2021 $2,528 +7.1%
2022 $2,254 -10.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,331
Premium Range
$2,228 - $2,528
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36605

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 36605 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Alabama overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 36605?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #39 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 36605 (Mobile, AL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,254 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mobile, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 36605: a claims frequency of 3.42%, a loss ratio of 23.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.41%, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36605 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36605 premiums of $2,254/yr are 27% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36605?
Insurers decline to renew 1.41% of policies in ZIP 36605 in Alabama, a rise of 31.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36605 over 5 years?
ZIP 36605 premiums spanned $2,228 to $2,528 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,331. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 36605 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36605 runs 17% above the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $2,254/yr), ranking #39 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.