ZIP 48173 · Wayne County

Rockwood, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48173, Rockwood, Michigan.

37.8%
Loss ratio
1.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#273 of 911
Michigan rank
427
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Rockwood, MI (ZIP 48173) runs $1,274/yr on average: the 29th percentile nationally and 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,274
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
-1.6%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,274/yr
-1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.55%
Avg severity: $13,573
Nonrenewal Rate
1.33%
-76.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48173 (Rockwood, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48173 (Rockwood, MI) runs $1,274 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 427 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #273 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Dowagiac (ZIP 49047) at $1,274, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 37.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48173. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,573. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.33%, a drop of 76.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48173 costs have fallen 1.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,249 to a high of $1,295, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 48173 Compares

vs National Average
$1,274 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,274 vs $1,233
3% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48173, 2018–2022

$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,274
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48173.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,295 -
2019 $1,252 -3.3%
2020 $1,258 +0.5%
2021 $1,249 -0.7%
2022 $1,274 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,265
Premium Range
$1,249 - $1,295
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48173

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

  • Compare ZIP 48173 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 48173?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #273 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48173 (Rockwood, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,274 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rockwood, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48173: a claims frequency of 3.55%, a loss ratio of 37.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.33%, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48173 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48173 premiums of $1,274/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48173?
ZIP 48173 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.33% in Michigan, a drop of 76.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48173 over 5 years?
ZIP 48173 premiums spanned $1,249 to $1,295 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,265. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48173 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48173 runs 3% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,274/yr), ranking #273 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.