ZIP 48201 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48201, Detroit, Michigan.

3.6%
Loss ratio
2.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#6 of 911
Michigan rank
2,467
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48201) runs $3,057/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 72% above the U.S. average.

$3,057
Avg premium (2022)
+72%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,057/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.41%
Avg severity: $4,544
Nonrenewal Rate
2.41%
-60.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48201 (Detroit, MI)

ZIP 48201 (Detroit, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,057 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,467 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48201 in the 95th percentile, 72% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 148% above, ranking #6 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Detroit (ZIP 48206) at $2,999, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48201 is 3.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.41% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,544. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.41%, a drop of 60.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48201 have risen by 1.3%, ranging from $2,797 to $3,116 with a five-year average of $2,981, 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 48201 Compares

vs National Average
$3,057 vs $1,776
72% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$3,057 vs $1,233
148% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48201, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,057
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,018 -
2019 $3,116 +3.3%
2020 $2,797 -10.3%
2021 $2,920 +4.4%
2022 $3,057 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,981
Premium Range
$2,797 - $3,116
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48201

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 48201 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 48201?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 48201 (Detroit, MI): $3,057/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #6 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48201: claims frequency (2.41%), loss ratio (3.6%), and nonrenewal rate (2.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48201 compared to the national average?
At $3,057/yr, ZIP 48201 runs 72% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48201?
Insurers decline to renew 2.41% of policies in ZIP 48201 in Michigan, a drop of 60.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48201 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48201 runs $2,797-$3,116 (5-year average $2,981). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 48201 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48201 runs 148% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $3,057/yr), ranking #6 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.