ZIP 36877 · Lee County

Smiths Station, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36877, Smiths Station, Alabama.

99.4%
Loss ratio
0.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#405 of 544
Alabama rank
106
Policies

The verdict

At $1,755/yr, Smiths Station, AL (ZIP 36877) sits in the 64th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 1% below the U.S. average.

$1,755
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
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)
$1,755/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
99.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.23%
Avg severity: $12,262
Nonrenewal Rate
0.25%
-77.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36877 (Smiths Station, AL)

ZIP 36877 (Smiths Station, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,755 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 106 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 36877 comes in 1% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Alabama statewide average is $1,931 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #405 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Highland Home (ZIP 36041) at $1,755, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36877 is 99.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 14.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,262. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.25% in this ZIP, a drop of 77.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $1,670 to $1,758 with a 5-year average of $1,722, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 36877 Compares

vs National Average
$1,755 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,755 vs $1,931
9% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36877, 2018–2022

$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760$1,780 20182019202020212022 $1,755
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36877.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,670 -
2019 $1,687 +1.0%
2020 $1,758 +4.2%
2021 $1,741 -1.0%
2022 $1,755 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,722
Premium Range
$1,670 - $1,758
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36877

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

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 36877?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 36877 (Smiths Station, AL) averages $1,755 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 64th percentile, #405 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smiths Station, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36877: claims frequency (14.23%), loss ratio (99.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.25%), together placing this ZIP at the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36877 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36877 premiums of $1,755/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36877?
Insurers decline to renew 0.25% of policies in ZIP 36877 in Alabama, a drop of 77.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36877 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36877 have ranged from $1,670 to $1,758, with a 5-year average of $1,722. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 36877 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36877 has an average premium of $1,755/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #405 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.