ZIP 48219 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48219, Detroit, Michigan.

62.4%
Loss ratio
1.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#39 of 911
Michigan rank
2,155
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48219) runs $2,020/yr on average: the 76th percentile nationally and 14% above the U.S. average.

$2,020
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
-2.9%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,020/yr
-2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $30,022
Nonrenewal Rate
1.57%
-55.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48219 (Detroit, MI)

ZIP 48219 (Detroit, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,020 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,155 reported policies. That is 14% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 64% (above), ranking #39 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Leland (ZIP 49654) at $2,030, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 62.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48219. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,022. 1.57% of ZIP 48219 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 55.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48219 costs have fallen 2.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,001 to a high of $2,080, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 48219 Compares

vs National Average
$2,020 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$2,020 vs $1,233
64% above state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48219, 2018–2022

$1,980$2,000$2,020$2,040$2,060$2,080$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,020
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48219.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,080 -
2019 $2,052 -1.4%
2020 $2,030 -1.1%
2021 $2,001 -1.4%
2022 $2,020 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,037
Premium Range
$2,001 - $2,080
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48219

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 48219?
At the 76th percentile nationally, #39 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48219 (Detroit, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,020 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48219: a claims frequency of 4.20%, a loss ratio of 62.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.57%, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48219 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48219 lands in the 76th percentile: its $2,020/yr average is 14% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48219?
ZIP 48219 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.57% in Michigan, a drop of 55.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48219 over 5 years?
ZIP 48219 premiums spanned $2,001 to $2,080 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,037. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 48219 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48219 averages $2,020/yr, 64% above that figure, ranking #39 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.