ZIP 48221 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48221, Detroit, Michigan.

40.0%
Loss ratio
2.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#14 of 911
Michigan rank
2,742
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48221 (Detroit, MI) homeowners insurance averages $2,592/yr, 90th percentile nationally, 46% above the U.S. norm.

$2,592
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. average
-1.5%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,592/yr
-1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.05%
Avg severity: $17,127
Nonrenewal Rate
2.07%
-57.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48221 (Detroit, MI)

ZIP 48221 (Detroit, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,592 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,742 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48221 in the 90th percentile, 46% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48221 is 110% above, ranking #14 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Lakeside (ZIP 49116) at $2,610, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 40.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48221. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,127. 2.07% of ZIP 48221 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 57.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48221 costs have fallen 1.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,566 to a high of $2,649, 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 48221 Compares

vs National Average
$2,592 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$2,592 vs $1,233
110% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48221, 2018–2022

$2,560$2,580$2,600$2,620$2,640$2,660 20182019202020212022 $2,592
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48221.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,633 -
2019 $2,649 +0.6%
2020 $2,626 -0.8%
2021 $2,566 -2.3%
2022 $2,592 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,613
Premium Range
$2,566 - $2,649
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48221

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

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 48221?
ZIP 48221 (Detroit, MI) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,592 per year as of 2022, in the 90th percentile nationally, #14 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48221: claims frequency (6.05%), loss ratio (40.0%), and nonrenewal rate (2.07%), together placing this ZIP at the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48221 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48221 premiums of $2,592/yr are 46% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48221?
Insurers decline to renew 2.07% of policies in ZIP 48221 in Michigan, a drop of 57.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48221 over 5 years?
ZIP 48221 premiums spanned $2,566 to $2,649 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,613. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48221 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48221 has an average premium of $2,592/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 110% above the state average, ranking #14 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.