ZIP 38647 · Benton County
Michigan City, MS Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38647, Michigan City, Mississippi averages $2,136/yr.
- 131.5%
- Loss ratio
- #83 of 333
- Mississippi rank
- 7
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Michigan City, MS (ZIP 38647) runs $2,136/yr on average: the 80th percentile nationally and 20% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.
- $2,136
- Avg premium (2022)
- +20%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- -10.7%
- since 2018
- 80th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.
Where ZIP 38647's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$2,136 Higher than most more expensive than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 38647 (Michigan City, MS)
ZIP 38647 (Michigan City, MS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,136 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 20% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #83 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Silver Creek (ZIP 39663) at $2,128, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 131.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 38647. About 20.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,620.
Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 10.7% through 2022, ranging $2,014 to $2,392 with a 5-year average of $2,132, an annualized rate of -2.8% per year.
Benton County's FEMA NRI score is 15.2 (Very Low), only the 15th national percentile and #75 of 80 Mississippi counties - 70% below the state mean 51.4. Leading mapped hazard remains Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 94.9 · Community Resilience 25.0. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.
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 38647 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 38647, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,392 | - |
| 2019 | $2,038 | -14.8% |
| 2020 | $2,080 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $2,014 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | $2,136 | +6.1% |
Cost relief window in ZIP 38647, 2018-2022
Similar ZIP Codes in Mississippi
A look at Mississippi ZIP codes with comparable premium levels.
One of 332 ZIP codes with premium data in Mississippi, 9 are shown here.
Lower FEMA NRI in Benton County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38647 via FIPS 28009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 94.9 · Community Resilience 25.0
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Flooding
- Very Low
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Hurricane
- Very Low
- Tornado
- Relatively Low
- Hail
- Very Low
- Winter weather
- Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Mississippi NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 38647's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)
Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 38647 in Benton County (NRI 15.2, hazard Tornado), both outside Mississippi. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,136/yr here).
Background reading for a high-loss-ratio ZIP
Put this high-cost ZIP in context
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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What to do with ZIP 38647
This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Michigan City, MS compares to every other ZIP in Mississippi. Mississippi overview
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