ZIP 48206 Insurance Data

Detroit, Michigan · Wayne County · 2,711 policies

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)

ZIP 48206 (Detroit, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,999 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations 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. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 143% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48206 is 61.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,679. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.27% in this ZIP, a drop of 48.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48206 have fallen by 1.6%, ranging from $2,999 to $3,048 with a five-year average of $3,027 — an annualized rate of -0.4% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48206 (Detroit, MI) is $2,999 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.54% in this ZIP), loss ratio (61.5%), and nonrenewal rates (2.27%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48206 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48206 premiums of $2,999/yr are 69% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48206?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48206 is 2.27%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -48.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48206 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48206 have ranged from $2,999 to $3,048, with a 5-year average of $3,027. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48206 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48206 has an average premium of $2,999/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 143% above the state average.

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