ZIP 48203 · Wayne County
Highland Park, MI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48203, Highland Park, Michigan.
- 72.1%
- Loss ratio
- 3.11%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #11 of 911
- Michigan rank
- 1,369
- Policies
The verdict
Highland Park, MI (ZIP 48203) averages $2,753/yr for homeowners insurance, 55% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally.
- $2,753
- Avg premium (2022)
- +55%
- vs U.S. average
- -7.8%
- since 2018
- 92nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 48203 (Highland Park, MI)
Homeowners in ZIP 48203 (Highland Park, MI) pay an average of $2,753 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,369 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48203 in the 92nd percentile, 55% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 123% above that figure, ranking #11 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Grosse Pointe (ZIP 48230) at $2,813, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 72.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,918. Insurers decline to renew 3.11% of policies in ZIP 48203 at expiration, a drop of 45.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48203 costs have fallen 7.8% since 2018, from a low of $2,753 to a high of $2,986, an annualized rate of -2.0% 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 48203 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 48203, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,986 | - |
| 2019 | $2,927 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | $2,840 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | $2,779 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | $2,753 | -0.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 48203
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Put ZIP 48203 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
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