ZIP 48195 · Wayne County

Southgate, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48195, Southgate, Michigan.

34.6%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#594 of 911
Michigan rank
1,699
Policies

The verdict

At $1,087/yr, Southgate, MI (ZIP 48195) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,087
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-0.6%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,087/yr
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.79%
Avg severity: $13,461
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
-76.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48195 (Southgate, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48195 (Southgate, MI) at $1,087 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,699 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #594 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Garden City (ZIP 48135) at $1,087, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48195 shows a 34.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,461. 1.68% of ZIP 48195 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 76.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48195 premiums fallen 0.6%, spanning $1,070 to $1,094 (five-year average: $1,082), 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 48195 Compares

vs National Average
$1,087 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,087 vs $1,233
12% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48195, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,087
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48195.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,094 -
2019 $1,085 -0.8%
2020 $1,072 -1.2%
2021 $1,070 -0.2%
2022 $1,087 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,082
Premium Range
$1,070 - $1,094
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48195

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

  • Put ZIP 48195 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 48195?
ZIP 48195 (Southgate, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,087 per year, #594 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Southgate, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48195: a claims frequency of 2.79%, a loss ratio of 34.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.68%, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48195 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48195 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,087/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48195?
Insurers decline to renew 1.68% of policies in ZIP 48195 in Michigan, a drop of 76.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48195 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48195 runs $1,070-$1,094 (5-year average $1,082). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48195 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48195 has an average premium of $1,087/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #594 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.