ZIP 36608 · Mobile County

Mobile, AL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 36608, Mobile, Alabama averages $2,628/yr.

26.9%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#16 of 544
Alabama rank
227
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Mobile, AL (ZIP 36608) ranks #2,327 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,628/yr) but #12,781 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.81%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,628
Avg premium (2022)
#2,327
of 25,593 on premium
#12,781
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
91st
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
31/100
36608 - Mobile, AL

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,628/yr
Avg premium, 9th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
79.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 36608's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,628 Higher than most more expensive than 91% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 36608. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Alabama, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 36608; crosshairs: Alabama averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1246.7$2309.5$3372.3$4435.1$5497.90.1%0.5%1.0%1.4%1.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 36832 · Auburn $1,440/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 36201 · Anniston $1,600/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 35004 · Moody $1,625/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 35466 · Gordo $1,640/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 36867 · Phenix City $1,663/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 35184 · West Blocton $1,683/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 35085 · Jemison $1,697/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 36874 · Salem $1,710/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 35903 · Gadsden $1,716/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 36036 · Grady $1,723/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 36081 · Troy $1,740/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 36740 · Forkland $1,749/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 35614 · Athens $1,760/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 36067 · Prattville $1,769/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35044 · Childersburg $1,774/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 35180 · Warrior $1,784/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 36862 · Lafayette $1,790/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 35211 · Birmingham $1,802/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 35114 · Alabaster $1,811/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 35654 · Russellville $1,817/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 36089 · Union Springs $1,824/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 36320 · Cottonwood $1,831/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 35555 · Fayette $1,838/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 35648 · Lexington $1,849/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 36776 · Sawyerville $1,857/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36703 · Selma $1,866/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 36475 · Repton $1,878/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 35128 · Pell City $1,889/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35754 · Laceys Spring $1,897/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 35646 · Leighton $1,910/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 35739 · Ardmore $1,919/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 35580 · Parrish $1,933/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 35824 · Huntsville $1,942/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 35672 · Town Creek $1,954/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 36548 · Leroy $1,966/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 36611 · Mobile $1,975/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 36579 · Stockton $1,994/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 36069 · Ramer $2,005/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 35634 · Florence $2,018/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 35064 · Fairfield $2,049/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 36875 · Seale $2,065/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 36278 · Wedowee $2,093/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 36767 · Orrville $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 35010 · Alexander City $2,153/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 35033 · Bremen $2,215/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 36695 · Mobile $2,284/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 36052 · Mathews $2,478/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 36608 · Mobile (this ZIP) $2,628/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 35741 · Brownsboro $2,659/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 36561 · Orange Beach $5,305/yr · 0.21%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,628/yr
Above-median premium
-5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.37%
Avg severity: $20,975
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+71.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36608 (Mobile, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 36608 (Mobile, AL) pay an average of $2,628 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 227 reported policies. That is 48% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 36% above, ranking #16 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Elberta (ZIP 36530) at $2,611, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 36608 shows a 26.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.37% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,975. 0.81% of ZIP 36608 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 71.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 36608 costs have fallen 5.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,628 to a high of $2,885, an annualized rate of -1.5% per year.

Mobile County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 98.0 (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #1 of 67 Alabama counties - 59% above the state mean of 61.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 53.9 · Community Resilience 79.7. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 36608 Compares

vs National Average
$2,628 vs $1,776
48% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,628 vs $1,931
36% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36608, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900 20182019202020212022 $2,628
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36608.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,794 -
2019 $2,774 -0.7%
2020 $2,861 +3.1%
2021 $2,885 +0.8%
2022 $2,628 -8.9%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 36608

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,789
Premium Range
$2,628 - $2,885
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Mobile County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 36608 via FIPS 01097. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.0
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 67 Alabama counties · state mean 61.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $178,159,461

Social Vulnerability Index 53.9 · Community Resilience 79.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Alabama NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 36608's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 36608 in Mobile County (NRI 98.0, hazard Hurricane), both outside Alabama. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,628/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.81% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 36608?
At the 91st percentile nationally, #16 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 36608 (Mobile, AL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,628 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mobile, AL?
In ZIP 36608, insurers report a 26.9% loss ratio, a 3.37% claims frequency, and a 0.81% nonrenewal rate, the 91st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36608 compared to the national average?
At $2,628/yr, ZIP 36608 runs 48% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36608?
ZIP 36608 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.81% in Alabama, a rise of 71.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36608 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36608 runs $2,628-$2,885 (5-year average $2,789). The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 36608 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36608 runs 36% above the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $2,628/yr), ranking #16 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 36608?
County NRI 98.0 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 36608 via Mobile County FIPS 01097. In-state rank #1 of 67; national percentile 98th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 36608

This ZIP's premiums run at the 91st national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.