ZIP 36738 · Marengo County

Faunsdale, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36738, Faunsdale, Alabama.

67.3%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#394 of 544
Alabama rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 36738 (Faunsdale, AL) homeowners insurance averages $1,766/yr, 64th percentile nationally, 1% below the U.S. norm.

$1,766
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
-11.6%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,766/yr
-11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.87%
Avg severity: $15,112
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36738 (Faunsdale, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 36738 (Faunsdale, AL) pay an average of $1,766 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% below that mark and lands in the 64th national percentile. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 36738 is 9% below, ranking #394 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Sweet Water (ZIP 36782) at $1,766, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 36738 shows a 67.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,112. 1.12% of ZIP 36738 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 36738 premiums fallen 11.6%, spanning $1,766 to $2,148 (five-year average: $1,983), an annualized rate of -3.0% 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 36738 Compares

vs National Average
$1,766 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,766 vs $1,931
9% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36738, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $1,766
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36738.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,998 -
2019 $2,016 +0.9%
2020 $2,148 +6.6%
2021 $1,989 -7.4%
2022 $1,766 -11.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,983
Premium Range
$1,766 - $2,148
Annual Change Rate
-3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36738

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 36738 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 36738?
ZIP 36738 (Faunsdale, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,766 per year as of 2022 (64th percentile, #394 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed -11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Faunsdale, AL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 36738: a claims frequency of 7.87%, a loss ratio of 67.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.12%, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36738 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 36738 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,766/yr average is 1% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36738?
Insurers decline to renew 1.12% of policies in ZIP 36738 in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36738 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 36738 runs $1,766-$2,148 (5-year average $1,983). The annualized change rate is -3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 36738 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36738 runs 9% below the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $1,766/yr), ranking #394 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.