ZIP 48362 · Oakland County

Lake Orion, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48362, Lake Orion, Michigan.

38.7%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#118 of 911
Michigan rank
589
Policies

The verdict

At $1,443/yr, Lake Orion, MI (ZIP 48362) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,443
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
-3.3%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,443/yr
-3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.65%
Avg severity: $15,294
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
-75.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48362 (Lake Orion, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48362 (Lake Orion, MI) pay an average of $1,443 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 589 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 19% below that mark and lands in the 42nd national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48362 is 17% above, ranking #118 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Edwardsburg (ZIP 49112) at $1,443, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 38.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,294. Insurers decline to renew 1.10% of policies in ZIP 48362 at expiration, a drop of 75.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48362 costs have fallen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,443 to a high of $1,492, an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 48362 Compares

vs National Average
$1,443 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,443 vs $1,233
17% above state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48362, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,443
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48362.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,492 -
2019 $1,481 -0.7%
2020 $1,478 -0.2%
2021 $1,452 -1.8%
2022 $1,443 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,469
Premium Range
$1,443 - $1,492
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48362

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

  • Compare ZIP 48362 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 48362?
ZIP 48362 (Lake Orion, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,443 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #118 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed -3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Orion, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48362: a claims frequency of 3.65%, a loss ratio of 38.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.10%, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48362 compared to the national average?
At $1,443/yr, ZIP 48362 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48362?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48362 is 1.10%, a drop of 75.9% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48362 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48362 runs $1,443-$1,492 (5-year average $1,469). The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 48362 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48362 runs 17% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,443/yr), ranking #118 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.