ZIP 48206 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48206, Detroit, Michigan.

61.5%
Loss ratio
2.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#7 of 911
Michigan rank
2,711
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48206 (Detroit, MI) homeowners insurance averages $2,999/yr, 95th percentile nationally, 69% above the U.S. norm.

$2,999
Avg premium (2022)
+69%
vs U.S. average
-1.6%
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)
$2,999/yr
-1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.54%
Avg severity: $40,679
Nonrenewal Rate
2.27%
-48.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48206 (Detroit, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48206 (Detroit, MI) pay an average of $2,999 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,711 reported policies. That is 69% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 143% (above), ranking #7 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Detroit (ZIP 48201) at $3,057, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 61.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48206. 4.54% of policies in ZIP 48206 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,679. 2.27% of ZIP 48206 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 48.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48206 costs have fallen 1.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,999 to a high of $3,048, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 48206 Compares

vs National Average
$2,999 vs $1,776
69% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$2,999 vs $1,233
143% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48206, 2018–2022

$2,980$3,000$3,020$3,040$3,060 20182019202020212022 $2,999
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48206.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,048 -
2019 $3,039 -0.3%
2020 $3,011 -0.9%
2021 $3,039 +0.9%
2022 $2,999 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,027
Premium Range
$2,999 - $3,048
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48206

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

  • Put ZIP 48206 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 48206?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 48206 (Detroit, MI): $2,999/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #7 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48206: a claims frequency of 4.54%, a loss ratio of 61.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.27%, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48206 compared to the national average?
At $2,999/yr, ZIP 48206 runs 69% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48206?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48206 is 2.27%, a drop of 48.1% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48206 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48206 runs $2,999-$3,048 (5-year average $3,027). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48206 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48206 averages $2,999/yr, 143% above that figure, ranking #7 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.