ZIP 48198 · Washtenaw County

Ypsilanti, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48198, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

45.7%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#504 of 911
Michigan rank
439
Policies

The verdict

At $1,141/yr, Ypsilanti, MI (ZIP 48198) sits in the 18th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,141
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
-1.2%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,141/yr
-1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.13%
Avg severity: $12,625
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
-69.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48198 (Ypsilanti, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48198 (Ypsilanti, MI) pay an average of $1,141 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 439 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48198 in the 18th percentile, 36% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #504 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Afton (ZIP 49705) at $1,141, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48198. 4.13% of policies in ZIP 48198 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,625. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.06%, a drop of 69.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48198 premiums fallen 1.2%, spanning $1,132 to $1,154 (five-year average: $1,144), an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 48198 Compares

vs National Average
$1,141 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,141 vs $1,233
7% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48198, 2018–2022

$1,130$1,135$1,140$1,145$1,150$1,155$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,141
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48198.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,154 -
2019 $1,141 -1.2%
2020 $1,153 +1.1%
2021 $1,132 -1.9%
2022 $1,141 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,144
Premium Range
$1,132 - $1,154
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48198

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

  • Compare ZIP 48198 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 48198?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48198 (Ypsilanti, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,141 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #504 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ypsilanti, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48198: claims frequency (4.13%), loss ratio (45.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.06%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48198 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48198 premiums of $1,141/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48198?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48198 is 1.06%, a drop of 69.5% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48198 over 5 years?
ZIP 48198 premiums spanned $1,132 to $1,154 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,144. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 48198 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48198 averages $1,141/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #504 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.