ZIP 48179 · Monroe County

South Rockwood, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48179, South Rockwood, Michigan.

87.5%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#280 of 911
Michigan rank
62
Policies

The verdict

At $1,267/yr, South Rockwood, MI (ZIP 48179) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
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)
$1,267/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
87.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.15%
Avg severity: $26,731
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-78.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48179 (South Rockwood, MI)

ZIP 48179 (South Rockwood, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,267 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 62 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48179 in the 29th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #280 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Decatur (ZIP 49045) at $1,267, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48179 shows a 87.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. 4.15% of policies in ZIP 48179 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,731. 0.43% of ZIP 48179 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 78.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.6% through 2022, ranging $1,231 to $1,267 with a 5-year average of $1,248, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 48179 Compares

vs National Average
$1,267 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,267 vs $1,233
3% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48179, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270 20182019202020212022 $1,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48179.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,260 -
2019 $1,231 -2.3%
2020 $1,237 +0.5%
2021 $1,248 +0.9%
2022 $1,267 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,248
Premium Range
$1,231 - $1,267
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48179

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

  • Compare ZIP 48179 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 48179?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48179 (South Rockwood, MI) averages $1,267 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #280 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Rockwood, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48179: claims frequency (4.15%), loss ratio (87.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48179 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48179 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,267/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48179?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48179 is 0.43%, a drop of 78.4% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48179 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48179 runs $1,231-$1,267 (5-year average $1,248). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48179 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48179 runs 3% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,267/yr), ranking #280 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.