ZIP 48401 · Sanilac County

Applegate, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48401, Applegate, Michigan.

49.7%
Loss ratio
1.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#350 of 911
Michigan rank
16
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48401 (Applegate, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,222/yr, 25th percentile nationally, 31% below the U.S. norm.

$1,222
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+0.1%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,222/yr
+0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.44%
Avg severity: $24,873
Nonrenewal Rate
1.39%
-76.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48401 (Applegate, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48401 (Applegate, MI) runs $1,222 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48401 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 1% below that figure, ranking #350 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Warren (ZIP 48089) at $1,222, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 49.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.44% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,873. Insurers decline to renew 1.39% of policies in ZIP 48401 at expiration, a drop of 76.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48401 costs have risen 0.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,220 to a high of $1,246, 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 48401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,222 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,222 vs $1,233
1% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48401, 2018–2022

$1,210$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,222
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,221 -
2019 $1,220 -0.1%
2020 $1,246 +2.2%
2021 $1,224 -1.8%
2022 $1,222 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,227
Premium Range
$1,220 - $1,246
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48401

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 48401 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 48401?
ZIP 48401 (Applegate, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,222 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #350 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Applegate, MI?
In ZIP 48401, insurers report a 49.7% loss ratio, a 2.44% claims frequency, and a 1.39% nonrenewal rate, the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48401 compared to the national average?
At $1,222/yr, ZIP 48401 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48401?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48401 is 1.39%, a drop of 76.9% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48401 over 5 years?
ZIP 48401 premiums spanned $1,220 to $1,246 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,227. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 48401 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48401 averages $1,222/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #350 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.