ZIP 48117 · Monroe County

Carleton, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48117, Carleton, Michigan.

57.1%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#289 of 911
Michigan rank
71
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48117 (Carleton, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,260/yr, 28th percentile nationally, 29% below the U.S. norm.

$1,260
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,260/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.08%
Avg severity: $17,639
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-70.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48117 (Carleton, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48117 (Carleton, MI) pay an average of $1,260 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 71 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48117 is 2% above, ranking #289 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Brown City (ZIP 48416) at $1,260, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 57.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,639. 0.72% of ZIP 48117 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 70.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $1,239 to $1,298 with a 5-year average of $1,272, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 48117 Compares

vs National Average
$1,260 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,260 vs $1,233
2% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48117, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,260
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48117.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,292 -
2019 $1,298 +0.4%
2020 $1,274 -1.8%
2021 $1,239 -2.8%
2022 $1,260 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,272
Premium Range
$1,239 - $1,298
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48117

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 48117 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 48117?
At the 28th percentile nationally, #289 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48117 (Carleton, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,260 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carleton, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48117: a claims frequency of 4.08%, a loss ratio of 57.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.72%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48117 compared to the national average?
At $1,260/yr, ZIP 48117 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48117?
ZIP 48117 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.72% in Michigan, a drop of 70.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48117 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48117 runs $1,239-$1,298 (5-year average $1,272). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48117 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48117 runs 2% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,260/yr), ranking #289 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.