ZIP 48118 · Washtenaw County

Chelsea, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48118, Chelsea, Michigan.

37.1%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#256 of 911
Michigan rank
55
Policies

The verdict

At $1,288/yr, Chelsea, MI (ZIP 48118) sits in the 30th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,288
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
-6.2%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,288/yr
-6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.29%
Avg severity: $14,530
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
-68.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48118 (Chelsea, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48118 (Chelsea, MI) at $1,288 per year for 2022 across approximately 55 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48118 comes in 27% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #256 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Bellevue (ZIP 49021) at $1,286, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48118 shows a 37.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.29% of policies in ZIP 48118 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,530. Insurers decline to renew 1.13% of policies in ZIP 48118 at expiration, a drop of 68.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 6.2% through 2022, ranging $1,288 to $1,372 with a 5-year average of $1,320, an annualized rate of -1.6% 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 48118 Compares

vs National Average
$1,288 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,288 vs $1,233
4% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48118, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,288
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48118.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,372 -
2019 $1,313 -4.3%
2020 $1,327 +1.0%
2021 $1,297 -2.2%
2022 $1,288 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,320
Premium Range
$1,288 - $1,372
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48118

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 48118 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 48118?
ZIP 48118 (Chelsea, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,288 per year as of 2022 (30th percentile, #256 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed -6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chelsea, MI?
In ZIP 48118, insurers report a 37.1% loss ratio, a 3.29% claims frequency, and a 1.13% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48118 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48118 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,288/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48118?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48118 is 1.13%, a drop of 68.1% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48118 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48118 have ranged from $1,288 to $1,372, with a 5-year average of $1,320. The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48118 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48118 runs 4% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,288/yr), ranking #256 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.