ZIP 36609 · Mobile County

Mobile, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36609, Mobile, Alabama.

23.7%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#50 of 544
Alabama rank
1,417
Policies

The verdict

Mobile, AL (ZIP 36609) averages $2,195/yr for homeowners insurance, 24% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally.

$2,195
Avg premium (2022)
+24%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,195/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $18,954
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
+58.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36609 (Mobile, AL)

ZIP 36609 (Mobile, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,195 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,417 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36609 in the 82nd percentile, 24% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 14% above that figure, ranking #50 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Fort Mitchell (ZIP 36856) at $2,200, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 36609 shows a 23.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,954. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.88%, a rise of 58.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 36609 have risen by 0.6%, ranging from $2,181 to $2,362 with a five-year average of $2,254, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 36609 Compares

vs National Average
$2,195 vs $1,776
24% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,195 vs $1,931
14% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36609, 2018–2022

$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,195
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36609.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,181 -
2019 $2,210 +1.3%
2020 $2,323 +5.1%
2021 $2,362 +1.6%
2022 $2,195 -7.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,254
Premium Range
$2,181 - $2,362
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36609

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 36609?
ZIP 36609 (Mobile, AL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,195 per year as of 2022, in the 82nd percentile nationally, #50 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mobile, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36609: claims frequency (2.74%), loss ratio (23.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.88%), together placing this ZIP at the 82nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36609 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 36609 lands in the 82nd percentile: its $2,195/yr average is 24% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36609?
Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 36609 in Alabama, a rise of 58.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36609 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36609 have ranged from $2,181 to $2,362, with a 5-year average of $2,254. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 36609 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 36609 averages $2,195/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #50 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.