Michigan Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 911 ZIP codes in Michigan (MI).

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO filings, Michigan ranks #45 of 51 by average premium ($1,233/yr) ≠ #23 of 50 by nonrenewal (1.11%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,233
State avg premium (#45 of 51)
#23
Nonrenewal of 50 (1.11%)
48202
In-state premium ZIP #1 ($3,465)
48128
In-state nonrenewal ZIP #1 (3.87%)

Premium rank counts states with a reported average premium, highest first, abbreviation tiebreak. Nonrenewal rank counts states that publish a rate. In-state ZIP #1s are separate extracts.

Michigan vs all states by ZIP-mean homeowners premium

Where this state's average ZIP premium sits among every state that reports one (lower is better for homeowners)

$1,233 Among the lowest premiums lower premium than 86% of 51 states

States, banded by ZIP-mean annual homeowners premium (FIO)

Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury FIO Homeowners Insurance Markets Report · 2018–2022

Homeowners in Michigan pay an average of $1,233 per year for home insurance - 31% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks Michigan as the 45th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums fell by 0.4%; nonrenewal rates declined by 67.4% over the same period.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Michigan ranks 45th out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (1.11%) ranks 23rd out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.

How Michigan Compares

vs National Average
$1,233 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
Rank Among States
45th of 51
most expensive for homeowners insurance
Loss Ratio vs National
56.7% vs 58.0%
insurers retain more margin here
Avg Premium
$1,233/yr
National avg: $1,776 (-31% below)
Premium Change
-0.4%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
56.7%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
1.11%
-67.4% change

Data Snapshot: Michigan Homeowners Insurance

Across the 911 Michigan ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the average annual home insurance premium is $1,233. That is an average of ZIP codes, in which a ZIP of a few hundred people counts the same as one of tens of thousands. Weighting each ZIP by its population, closer to what a typical Michigan homeowner pays, gives $1,506 per year. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Michigan ranks 45th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $669 in 48630 to $3,465 in 48202.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums fell by 0.4% in Michigan, placing the state 45th nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 56.7%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 1.11% across the ZIP codes that report one, a decline of 67.4% over the study period (ranking 23rd out of 50 states).

Within Michigan, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (48202 in Detroit) charges 418% more than the least expensive (48630 in Houghton Lake Heights), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is a FIO registry extract, not a quote or a recommendation.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as a registry average, then open the ZIP table below for the same filing year's local premium and nonrenewal extracts.

Loss Ratio Reading: Michigan

0%150%57%

Michigan statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 57% (Insurer-favorable) - low claim payout, insurer retains a healthy margin.

ZIP Codes Tracked

911

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $1,238 $1,175
2019 $1,233 (-0.4%) $1,165
2020 $1,232 (-0.0%) $1,163
2021 $1,227 (-0.4%) $1,162
2022 $1,233 (+0.5%) $1,171

Average premium in Michigan, 2018–2022

$1,225$1,230$1,235$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,233
Average homeowners premium per year in Michigan.

All ZIP Codes in Michigan

911 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
48202 Detroit $3,465
48302 Bloomfield Hills $3,397
48304 Bloomfield Hills $3,388
48214 Detroit $3,374
49757 Mackinac Island $3,276
48201 Detroit $3,057
48206 Detroit $2,999
48207 Detroit $2,912
48301 Bloomfield Hills $2,817
48230 Grosse Pointe $2,813
48203 Highland Park $2,753
48323 West Bloomfield $2,660
49116 Lakeside $2,610
48221 Detroit $2,592
48208 Detroit $2,549
48009 Birmingham $2,541
48215 Detroit $2,508
48213 Detroit $2,476
48227 Detroit $2,395
48238 Detroit $2,390
48025 Franklin $2,348
48204 Detroit $2,339
48223 Detroit $2,335
48224 Detroit $2,274
48236 Grosse Pointe $2,258
48322 West Bloomfield $2,235
48211 Detroit $2,222
48034 Southfield $2,211
48235 Detroit $2,186
48607 Saginaw $2,161
48306 Rochester $2,156
48205 Detroit $2,115
48324 West Bloomfield $2,115
48216 Detroit $2,073
48363 Oakland $2,070
48234 Detroit $2,034
48075 Southfield $2,031
49654 Leland $2,030
48219 Detroit $2,020
48228 Detroit $1,988
48168 Northville $1,986
48070 Huntington Woods $1,982
49434 Macatawa $1,937
49740 Harbor Springs $1,904
49717 Burt Lake $1,889
48210 Detroit $1,870
48138 Grosse Ile $1,866
48167 Northville $1,856
49117 New Buffalo $1,856
48331 Farmington $1,849

Natural-hazard context (FEMA NRI)

County National Risk Index scores joined to Michigan ZIP codes in the same FIO filing year. This is hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver table and not a quote.

Mean county risk score
65.7
31st of 50 states by mean score · national mean 69.3
Counties joined
83
Distinct county FIPS on Michigan FIO ZIPs
Most common top hazard
Cold Wave
44 of 83 counties
Highest FEMA NRI counties in Michigan
County Risk score Rating Top hazard
Wayne 99.0 Relatively High Cold Wave
Oakland 97.5 Relatively High Tornado
Macomb 96.7 Relatively High Tornado
Counties with elevated FEMA hazard ratings in Michigan
Hazard Elevated counties Share of joined
Winter weather 28 34%
Tornado 11 13%
Flooding 4 5%
Hail 3 4%

Elevated = FEMA Relatively High or Very High rating on that hazard column. Ratings are independent per hazard; a county can appear in more than one row.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · research board: top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide states with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for Michigan: nearest other states by average homeowners premium and by statewide nonrenewal rate. These are cross-state neighborhoods, not the in-state ZIP table above.

Similar average premium

Nearest states by average homeowners premium ($1,233/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest states by average nonrenewal rate (1.11% here).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in Michigan?
Averaged across the 911 Michigan ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the annual homeowners premium is $1,233 ($1,506 when each ZIP is weighted by population, which is closer to what a typical homeowner pays). This is 31% below the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in Michigan?
Michigan homeowners insurance premiums changed by -0.4% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 56.7%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in Michigan?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in Michigan is 48202, with an average premium of $3,465/yr. The most affordable is 48630 at $669/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for Michigan homeowners insurance?
Averaged across the Michigan ZIP codes that report one, the nonrenewal rate is 1.11%. This rate has changed by -67.4% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 48128 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 3.87%.
What is a loss ratio and what does Michigan's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. Michigan's average loss ratio is 56.7%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in Michigan?
The average claim frequency in Michigan is 4.75%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $15,113. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.
What natural hazards drive risk in Michigan?
Across 83 FEMA National Risk Index counties that join to Michigan ZIP codes in the FIO file, the mean county risk score is 65.7 (5% below the 50-state mean of 69.3). The most common county-level top hazard is Cold Wave (44 of 83 counties). Elevated (Relatively High or Very High) county ratings concentrate in Winter weather (28), Tornado (11), Flooding (4). NRI scores are county hazard/vulnerability context from FEMA; they are not premiums and are not a quote.

Michigan in the FIO registry

State averages sit next to ZIP-level premium and nonrenewal extracts from the same filing year.

  • Michigan ZIP premiums and nonrenewal rates in the same table. ZIP table
  • National premium board versus the population-floored nonrenewal board. Rankings
  • How competition ranks and dual boards are derived. Methodology

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

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

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from 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.