ZIP 48207 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48207, Detroit, Michigan.

24.0%
Loss ratio
1.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#8 of 911
Michigan rank
1,261
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48207) runs $2,912/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 64% above the U.S. average.

$2,912
Avg premium (2022)
+64%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,912/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.05%
Avg severity: $11,533
Nonrenewal Rate
1.86%
-66.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48207 (Detroit, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48207 (Detroit, MI) runs $2,912 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,261 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48207 comes in 64% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 136% (above), ranking #8 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Detroit (ZIP 48206) at $2,999, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48207 shows a 24.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,533. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.86% in this ZIP, a drop of 66.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48207 premiums risen 0.7%, spanning $2,890 to $3,056 (five-year average: $2,948), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 48207 Compares

vs National Average
$2,912 vs $1,776
64% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$2,912 vs $1,233
136% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48207, 2018–2022

$2,850$2,900$2,950$3,000$3,050$3,100 20182019202020212022 $2,912
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48207.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,891 -
2019 $3,056 +5.7%
2020 $2,890 -5.4%
2021 $2,990 +3.5%
2022 $2,912 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,948
Premium Range
$2,890 - $3,056
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48207

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

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 48207?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #8 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48207 (Detroit, MI) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,912 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
In ZIP 48207, insurers report a 24.0% loss ratio, a 6.05% claims frequency, and a 1.86% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48207 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48207 lands in the 94th percentile: its $2,912/yr average is 64% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48207?
Insurers decline to renew 1.86% of policies in ZIP 48207 in Michigan, a drop of 66.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48207 over 5 years?
ZIP 48207 premiums spanned $2,890 to $3,056 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,948. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 48207 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48207 runs 136% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $2,912/yr), ranking #8 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.