ZIP 48435 · Tuscola County

Fostoria, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48435, Fostoria, Michigan.

17.5%
Loss ratio
1.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#199 of 911
Michigan rank
32
Policies

The verdict

At $1,331/yr, Fostoria, MI (ZIP 48435) sits in the 34th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,331
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
-0.8%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,331/yr
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.86%
Avg severity: $12,520
Nonrenewal Rate
1.55%
-15.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48435 (Fostoria, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48435 (Fostoria, MI) at $1,331 per year for 2022 across approximately 32 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 34th national percentile. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (above), ranking #199 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Eastpointe (ZIP 48021) at $1,330, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48435 is 17.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,520. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.55%, a drop of 15.8% 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 48435 have fallen by 0.8%, ranging from $1,303 to $1,365 with a five-year average of $1,335, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 48435 Compares

vs National Average
$1,331 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,331 vs $1,233
8% above state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48435, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,331
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48435.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,342 -
2019 $1,334 -0.6%
2020 $1,365 +2.3%
2021 $1,303 -4.5%
2022 $1,331 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,335
Premium Range
$1,303 - $1,365
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48435

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

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 48435?
ZIP 48435 (Fostoria, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,331 per year as of 2022 (34th percentile, #199 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fostoria, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48435: claims frequency (1.86%), loss ratio (17.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.55%), together placing this ZIP at the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48435 compared to the national average?
At $1,331/yr, ZIP 48435 runs 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48435?
ZIP 48435 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.55% in Michigan, a drop of 15.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48435 over 5 years?
ZIP 48435 premiums spanned $1,303 to $1,365 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,335. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 48435 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48435 runs 8% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,331/yr), ranking #199 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.