ZIP 36862 · Chambers County

Lafayette, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36862, Lafayette, Alabama.

41.5%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#357 of 544
Alabama rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 36862 (Lafayette, AL) homeowners insurance averages $1,790/yr, 65th percentile nationally, 1% above the U.S. norm.

$1,790
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,790/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.19%
Avg severity: $17,735
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%
+6.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36862 (Lafayette, AL)

Homeowners in ZIP 36862 (Lafayette, AL) pay an average of $1,790 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36862 in the 65th percentile, 1% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #357 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Georgiana (ZIP 36033) at $1,791, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36862 is 41.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,735. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.16% in this ZIP, a rise of 6.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 36862 costs have risen 2.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,756 to a high of $1,790, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 36862 Compares

vs National Average
$1,790 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,790 vs $1,931
7% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36862, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,760$1,770$1,780$1,790$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,790
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36862.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,756 -
2019 $1,764 +0.5%
2020 $1,788 +1.4%
2021 $1,768 -1.1%
2022 $1,790 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,773
Premium Range
$1,756 - $1,790
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36862

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

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 36862?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 36862 (Lafayette, AL) averages $1,790 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #357 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lafayette, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36862: claims frequency (4.19%), loss ratio (41.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36862 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36862 premiums of $1,790/yr are 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36862?
Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 36862 in Alabama, a rise of 6.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36862 over 5 years?
ZIP 36862 premiums spanned $1,756 to $1,790 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,773. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 36862 compare to the Alabama state average?
The Alabama state average is $1,931/yr; ZIP 36862 averages $1,790/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #357 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.