ZIP 48220 · Oakland County
Ferndale, MI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48220, Ferndale, Michigan.
- 33.7%
- Loss ratio
- 1.87%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #311 of 911
- Michigan rank
- 1,947
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Ferndale, MI (ZIP 48220) runs $1,248/yr on average: the 27th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.
- $1,248
- Avg premium (2022)
- -30%
- vs U.S. average
- -2.1%
- since 2018
- 27th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 48220 (Ferndale, MI)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48220 (Ferndale, MI) runs $1,248 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,947 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #311 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Oakley (ZIP 48649) at $1,248, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 33.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,018. 1.87% of ZIP 48220 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 69.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48220 premiums fallen 2.1%, spanning $1,248 to $1,285 (five-year average: $1,267), an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 48220 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 48220, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,274 | - |
| 2019 | $1,285 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | $1,272 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | $1,255 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | $1,248 | -0.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 48220
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 48220 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
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