ZIP 48227 · Wayne County

Detroit, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48227, Detroit, Michigan.

51.4%
Loss ratio
1.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#19 of 911
Michigan rank
2,326
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48227) runs $2,395/yr on average: the 87th percentile nationally and 35% above the U.S. average.

$2,395
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
-1.7%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,395/yr
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.74%
Avg severity: $21,456
Nonrenewal Rate
1.82%
-57.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48227 (Detroit, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48227 (Detroit, MI) pay an average of $2,395 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,326 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48227 comes in 35% above, the 87th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48227 is 94% above, ranking #19 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Detroit (ZIP 48238) at $2,390, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48227 is 51.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,456. 1.82% of ZIP 48227 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 57.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48227 have fallen by 1.7%, ranging from $2,352 to $2,437 with a five-year average of $2,395, 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 48227 Compares

vs National Average
$2,395 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$2,395 vs $1,233
94% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48227, 2018–2022

$2,340$2,360$2,380$2,400$2,420$2,440$2,460 20182019202020212022 $2,395
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48227.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,437 -
2019 $2,352 -3.5%
2020 $2,406 +2.3%
2021 $2,385 -0.9%
2022 $2,395 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,395
Premium Range
$2,352 - $2,437
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48227

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

  • Compare ZIP 48227 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 48227?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 48227 (Detroit, MI): $2,395/year as of 2022, the 87th national percentile, #19 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit, MI?
In ZIP 48227, insurers report a 51.4% loss ratio, a 5.74% claims frequency, and a 1.82% nonrenewal rate, the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48227 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48227 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,395/yr average is 35% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48227?
Insurers decline to renew 1.82% of policies in ZIP 48227 in Michigan, a drop of 57.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48227 over 5 years?
ZIP 48227 premiums spanned $2,352 to $2,437 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,395. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48227 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48227 runs 94% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $2,395/yr), ranking #19 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.