ZIP 48126 · Wayne County

Dearborn, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48126, Dearborn, Michigan.

24.9%
Loss ratio
3.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#93 of 911
Michigan rank
1,870
Policies

The verdict

At $1,532/yr, Dearborn, MI (ZIP 48126) sits in the 49th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,532
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
-5.4%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,532/yr
-5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.10%
Avg severity: $18,202
Nonrenewal Rate
3.54%
-70.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48126 (Dearborn, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48126 (Dearborn, MI) pay an average of $1,532 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,870 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48126 comes in 14% below, the 49th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48126 is 24% above, ranking #93 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Farmington (ZIP 48335) at $1,534, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48126 is 24.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.10% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,202. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.54%, a drop of 70.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.4% through 2022, ranging $1,483 to $1,620 with a 5-year average of $1,537, an annualized rate of -1.4% 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 48126 Compares

vs National Average
$1,532 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,532 vs $1,233
24% above state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48126, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,532
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48126.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,620 -
2019 $1,544 -4.7%
2020 $1,483 -3.9%
2021 $1,507 +1.6%
2022 $1,532 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,537
Premium Range
$1,483 - $1,620
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48126

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

  • Compare ZIP 48126 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 48126?
ZIP 48126 (Dearborn, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,532 per year as of 2022 (49th percentile, #93 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed -5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dearborn, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48126: a claims frequency of 2.10%, a loss ratio of 24.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.54%, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48126 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48126 premiums of $1,532/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48126?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48126 is 3.54%, a drop of 70.3% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48126 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48126 runs $1,483-$1,620 (5-year average $1,537). The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48126 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48126 has an average premium of $1,532/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 24% above the state average, ranking #93 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.