ZIP 36782 · Marengo County

Sweet Water, AL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 36782, Sweet Water, Alabama averages $1,766/yr.

77.1%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#393 of 544
Alabama rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Sweet Water, AL sits #9,186 nationally on average premium ($1,766) versus #19,049 on nonrenewal rate (0.42%).

$1,766
Avg premium (2022)
#9,186
of 25,593 on premium
#19,049
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
64th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
50/100
36782 - Sweet Water, 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
$1,766/yr
Avg premium, 36th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
52.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
35.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 36782's premium sits nationally

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

$1,766 Around the middle lower than 36% 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 36782. 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 36782; 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 36782 · Sweet Water (this ZIP) $1,766/yr · 0.42%
  • 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 35741 · Brownsboro $2,659/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 36561 · Orange Beach $5,305/yr · 0.21%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,766/yr
Near-median premium
-8.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.25%
Avg severity: $21,783
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+0.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36782 (Sweet Water, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36782 (Sweet Water, AL) at $1,766 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 36782 comes in 1% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Alabama homeowners pay $1,931 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #393 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Faunsdale (ZIP 36738) at $1,766, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36782 is 77.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,783. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.42% in this ZIP, a rise of 0.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 8.7% through 2022, ranging $1,766 to $1,935 with a 5-year average of $1,850, an annualized rate of -2.3% per year.

Marengo County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 52.2 (Relatively Low), the 52nd national percentile and #43 of 67 Alabama counties (15% below the 61.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 96.9 · Community Resilience 35.4. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 36782 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 36782, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,766
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36782.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,935 -
2019 $1,861 -3.8%
2020 $1,851 -0.5%
2021 $1,839 -0.6%
2022 $1,766 -4.0%

Cost relief window in ZIP 36782, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,850
Premium Range
$1,766 - $1,935
Annual Change Rate
-2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Marengo County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 36782 via FIPS 01091. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
52.2
Relatively Low · 52nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#43
of 67 Alabama counties · state mean 61.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,275,671

Social Vulnerability Index 96.9 · Community Resilience 35.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 36782

Cross-state peers for ZIP 36782: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Alabama. County hazard context (Marengo, NRI 52.2) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,766/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.42% 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 36782?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 36782 (Sweet Water, AL) averages $1,766 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 64th percentile, #393 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed -8.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sweet Water, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36782: claims frequency (6.25%), loss ratio (77.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.42%), together placing this ZIP at the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36782 compared to the national average?
At $1,766/yr, ZIP 36782 runs 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36782?
ZIP 36782 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in Alabama, a rise of 0.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36782 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36782 have ranged from $1,766 to $1,935, with a 5-year average of $1,850. The annualized change rate is -2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 36782 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36782 runs 9% below the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $1,766/yr), ranking #393 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 36782?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 36782 (Marengo) is 52.2 - #43/67 in Alabama, 52nd national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 36782

This ZIP's premiums run at the 64th 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.