ZIP 36855 · Chambers County

Five Points, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36855, Five Points, Alabama.

66.6%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#303 of 544
Alabama rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,832/yr, Five Points, AL (ZIP 36855) sits in the 68th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% above the U.S. average.

$1,832
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,832/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.98%
Avg severity: $40,932
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
+37.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36855 (Five Points, AL)

ZIP 36855 (Five Points, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,832 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36855 in the 68th percentile, 3% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #303 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Cottonwood (ZIP 36320) at $1,831, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 66.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.98% of policies in ZIP 36855 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,932. Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 36855 at expiration, a rise of 37.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.5% through 2022, ranging $1,763 to $1,837 with a 5-year average of $1,794, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 36855 Compares

vs National Average
$1,832 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,832 vs $1,931
5% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36855, 2018–2022

$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860 20182019202020212022 $1,832
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36855.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,770 -
2019 $1,763 -0.4%
2020 $1,769 +0.4%
2021 $1,837 +3.8%
2022 $1,832 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,794
Premium Range
$1,763 - $1,837
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36855

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 36855 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 36855?
At the 68th percentile nationally, #303 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama, ZIP 36855 (Five Points, AL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,832 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Five Points, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36855: claims frequency (2.98%), loss ratio (66.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36855 compared to the national average?
At $1,832/yr, ZIP 36855 runs 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36855?
ZIP 36855 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.28% in Alabama, a rise of 37.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36855 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36855 have ranged from $1,763 to $1,837, with a 5-year average of $1,794. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 36855 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36855 has an average premium of $1,832/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average, ranking #303 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.