ZIP 48202 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48202, Detroit, Michigan.

52.0%
Loss ratio
2.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#1 of 911
Michigan rank
1,926
Policies

The verdict

Detroit, MI (ZIP 48202) averages $3,465/yr for homeowners insurance, 95% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally.

$3,465
Avg premium (2022)
+95%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,465/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.07%
Avg severity: $19,877
Nonrenewal Rate
2.65%
-57.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48202 (Detroit, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48202 (Detroit, MI) runs $3,465 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,926 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 95% above that mark and lands in the 97th national percentile. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 181% (above), ranking #1 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Bloomfield Hills (ZIP 48302) at $3,397, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48202 shows a 52.0% 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 9.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,877. Insurers decline to renew 2.65% of policies in ZIP 48202 at expiration, a drop of 57.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48202 costs have risen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $3,322 to a high of $3,581, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 48202 Compares

vs National Average
$3,465 vs $1,776
95% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$3,465 vs $1,233
181% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48202, 2018–2022

$3,300$3,400$3,500$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,465
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48202.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,322 -
2019 $3,581 +7.8%
2020 $3,481 -2.8%
2021 $3,401 -2.3%
2022 $3,465 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,450
Premium Range
$3,322 - $3,581
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48202

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

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 48202?
ZIP 48202 (Detroit, MI) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,465 per year as of 2022, in the 97th percentile nationally, #1 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
In ZIP 48202, insurers report a 52.0% loss ratio, a 9.07% claims frequency, and a 2.65% nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48202 compared to the national average?
At $3,465/yr, ZIP 48202 runs 95% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48202?
ZIP 48202 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.65% in Michigan, a drop of 57.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48202 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48202 have ranged from $3,322 to $3,581, with a 5-year average of $3,450. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48202 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48202 averages $3,465/yr, 181% above that figure, ranking #1 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.