ZIP 36916 · Choctaw County

Pennington, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36916, Pennington, Alabama.

11.0%
Loss ratio
#104 of 544
Alabama rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $2,055/yr, Pennington, AL (ZIP 36916) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% above the U.S. average.

$2,055
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+13.1%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,055/yr
+13.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $8,485
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36916 (Pennington, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36916 (Pennington, AL) at $2,055 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 16% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 6% above, ranking #104 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Equality (ZIP 36026) at $2,056, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.67% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,485.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 36916 costs have risen 13.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,817 to a high of $2,055, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 36916 Compares

vs National Average
$2,055 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Alabama Average
$2,055 vs $1,931
6% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36916, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,055
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36916.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,817 -
2019 $1,839 +1.2%
2020 $1,881 +2.3%
2021 $1,872 -0.5%
2022 $2,055 +9.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,893
Premium Range
$1,817 - $2,055
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36916

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 36916?
ZIP 36916 (Pennington, AL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,055 per year as of 2022 (77th percentile, #104 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama). Premiums have changed +13.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pennington, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36916: claims frequency (2.67%), loss ratio (11.0%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36916 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 36916 lands in the 77th percentile: its $2,055/yr average is 16% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36916?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 36916 in Alabama.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36916 over 5 years?
ZIP 36916 premiums spanned $1,817 to $2,055 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,893. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 36916 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36916 runs 6% above the Alabama state average ($1,931/yr vs this ZIP's $2,055/yr), ranking #104 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.