ZIP 48313 Insurance Data

Sterling Heights, Michigan · Macomb County · 1,444 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,144/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.85%
Avg severity: $13,528
Nonrenewal Rate
1.55%
-70.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48313 (Sterling Heights, MI)

ZIP 48313 (Sterling Heights, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,144 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,444 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 7% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48313 is 33.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,528. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.55% in this ZIP, a drop of 70.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48313 have fallen by 2.2%, ranging from $1,144 to $1,182 with a five-year average of $1,167 — an annualized rate of -0.6% per year. 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 48313 Compares

vs National Average
$1,144 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,144 vs $1,233
7% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,170
2019 $1,172 +0.1%
2020 $1,182 +0.9%
2021 $1,167 -1.3%
2022 $1,144 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,167
Premium Range
$1,144 - $1,182
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 48313?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48313 (Sterling Heights, MI) is $1,144 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sterling Heights, MI?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.85% in this ZIP), loss ratio (33.7%), and nonrenewal rates (1.55%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48313 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48313 premiums of $1,144/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48313?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48313 is 1.55%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -70.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48313 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48313 have ranged from $1,144 to $1,182, with a 5-year average of $1,167. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48313 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48313 has an average premium of $1,144/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average.

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