ZIP 48097 · St. Clair County

Yale, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48097, Yale, Michigan.

28.4%
Loss ratio
1.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#234 of 911
Michigan rank
27
Policies

The verdict

At $1,305/yr, Yale, MI (ZIP 48097) sits in the 32nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,305
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,305/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.03%
Avg severity: $18,242
Nonrenewal Rate
1.69%
-63.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48097 (Yale, MI)

ZIP 48097 (Yale, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,305 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 27 reported policies. That is 26% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (above), ranking #234 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Boyne City (ZIP 49712) at $1,305, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 28.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,242. Insurers decline to renew 1.69% of policies in ZIP 48097 at expiration, a drop of 63.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48097 costs have fallen 1.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,305 to a high of $1,329, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 48097 Compares

vs National Average
$1,305 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,305 vs $1,233
6% above state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48097, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,310$1,320$1,330$1,340 20182019202020212022 $1,305
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48097.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,329 -
2019 $1,321 -0.6%
2020 $1,307 -1.1%
2021 $1,306 -0.1%
2022 $1,305 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,314
Premium Range
$1,305 - $1,329
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48097

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 48097?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48097 (Yale, MI) averages $1,305 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 32nd percentile, #234 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Yale, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48097: a claims frequency of 2.03%, a loss ratio of 28.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.69%, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48097 compared to the national average?
At $1,305/yr, ZIP 48097 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48097?
Insurers decline to renew 1.69% of policies in ZIP 48097 in Michigan, a drop of 63.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48097 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48097 runs $1,305-$1,329 (5-year average $1,314). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 48097 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48097 averages $1,305/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #234 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan 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.