ZIP 48359 · Oakland County

Lake Orion, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48359, Lake Orion, Michigan.

45.6%
Loss ratio
1.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#174 of 911
Michigan rank
288
Policies

The verdict

Lake Orion, MI (ZIP 48359) averages $1,354/yr for homeowners insurance, 24% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally.

$1,354
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+0.2%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,354/yr
+0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $19,776
Nonrenewal Rate
1.70%
-79.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48359 (Lake Orion, MI)

ZIP 48359 (Lake Orion, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,354 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 288 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48359 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 10% above, ranking #174 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Walled Lake (ZIP 48390) at $1,353, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48359. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,776. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.70%, a drop of 79.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48359 have risen by 0.2%, ranging from $1,352 to $1,360 with a five-year average of $1,355, an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 48359 Compares

vs National Average
$1,354 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,354 vs $1,233
10% above state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48359, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,352$1,354$1,356$1,358$1,360$1,362 20182019202020212022 $1,354
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48359.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,352 -
2019 $1,354 +0.1%
2020 $1,360 +0.5%
2021 $1,353 -0.5%
2022 $1,354 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,355
Premium Range
$1,352 - $1,360
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48359

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 48359?
ZIP 48359 (Lake Orion, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,354 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #174 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Orion, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48359: claims frequency (3.12%), loss ratio (45.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.70%), together placing this ZIP at the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48359 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48359 premiums of $1,354/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48359?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48359 is 1.70%, a drop of 79.8% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48359 over 5 years?
ZIP 48359 premiums spanned $1,352 to $1,360 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,355. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 48359 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48359 has an average premium of $1,354/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #174 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.