ZIP 48204 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48204, Detroit, Michigan.

64.1%
Loss ratio
2.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#22 of 911
Michigan rank
2,156
Policies

The verdict

Detroit, MI (ZIP 48204) averages $2,339/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally.

$2,339
Avg premium (2022)
+32%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,339/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.54%
Avg severity: $33,045
Nonrenewal Rate
2.18%
-50.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48204 (Detroit, MI)

ZIP 48204 (Detroit, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,339 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,156 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48204 in the 85th percentile, 32% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48204 is 90% above, ranking #22 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Detroit (ZIP 48223) at $2,335, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 64.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,045. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.18% in this ZIP, a drop of 50.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48204 costs have fallen 2.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,339 to a high of $2,399, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 48204 Compares

vs National Average
$2,339 vs $1,776
32% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$2,339 vs $1,233
90% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48204, 2018–2022

$2,320$2,340$2,360$2,380$2,400$2,420 20182019202020212022 $2,339
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48204.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,399 -
2019 $2,393 -0.3%
2020 $2,379 -0.6%
2021 $2,397 +0.7%
2022 $2,339 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,381
Premium Range
$2,339 - $2,399
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48204

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 48204 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 48204?
At the 85th percentile nationally, #22 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48204 (Detroit, MI) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,339 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48204: claims frequency (4.54%), loss ratio (64.1%), and nonrenewal rate (2.18%), together placing this ZIP at the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48204 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48204 premiums of $2,339/yr are 32% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48204?
ZIP 48204 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.18% in Michigan, a drop of 50.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48204 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48204 runs $2,339-$2,399 (5-year average $2,381). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48204 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48204 averages $2,339/yr, 90% above that figure, ranking #22 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.