ZIP 36869 · Russell County

Phenix City, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36869, Phenix City, Alabama.

44.7%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#477 of 544
Alabama rank
96
Policies

The verdict

Phenix City, AL (ZIP 36869) averages $1,692/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally.

$1,692
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,692/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.59%
Avg severity: $11,486
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-53.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36869 (Phenix City, AL)

ZIP 36869 (Phenix City, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,692 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 96 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #477 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Red Bay (ZIP 35582) at $1,693, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.59% of policies in ZIP 36869 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,486. 0.79% of ZIP 36869 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 53.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.0% through 2022, ranging $1,643 to $1,692 with a 5-year average of $1,667, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 36869 Compares

vs National Average
$1,692 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,692 vs $1,931
12% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36869, 2018–2022

$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,692
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36869.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,643 -
2019 $1,649 +0.3%
2020 $1,669 +1.2%
2021 $1,684 +0.9%
2022 $1,692 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,667
Premium Range
$1,643 - $1,692
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36869

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 36869?
ZIP 36869 (Phenix City, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,692 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #477 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Phenix City, AL?
In ZIP 36869, insurers report a 44.7% loss ratio, a 6.59% claims frequency, and a 0.79% nonrenewal rate, the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36869 compared to the national average?
At $1,692/yr, ZIP 36869 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36869?
ZIP 36869 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.79% in Alabama, a drop of 53.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36869 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36869 have ranged from $1,643 to $1,692, with a 5-year average of $1,667. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 36869 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36869 has an average premium of $1,692/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #477 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.