ZIP 48437 · Genesee County

Genesee, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 48437, Genesee, Michigan averages $1,242/yr.

93.1%
Loss ratio
#316 of 911
Michigan rank
379
Policies

The verdict

Genesee, MI (ZIP 48437) averages $1,242/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally.

$1,242
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+2.8%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
48437 - Genesee, MI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,242/yr
Avg premium, 73rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
92.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
70.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 48437's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,242 Lower than most lower than 73% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,242/yr
Below-median premium
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
93.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.32%
Avg severity: $15,804
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48437 (Genesee, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48437 (Genesee, MI) at $1,242 per year for 2022 across approximately 379 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #316 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Jerome (ZIP 49249) at $1,242, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 93.1%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. About 7.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,804.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.8% through 2022, ranging $1,130 to $1,254 with a 5-year average of $1,202, an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 48437's county (Genesee): score 92.2, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Tornado. That is #5 of 83 Michigan counties and the 92nd national percentile (86% above the 49.6 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 43.7 · Community Resilience 70.6. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 48437 Compares

vs National Average
$1,242 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,242 vs $1,233
1% above state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48437, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,242
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48437.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,208 -
2019 $1,254 +3.9%
2020 $1,177 -6.2%
2021 $1,130 -4.0%
2022 $1,242 +9.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 48437, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,202
Premium Range
$1,130 - $1,254
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Genesee County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 48437 via FIPS 26049. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
92.2
Relatively Moderate · 92nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $28,875,867

Social Vulnerability Index 43.7 · Community Resilience 70.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Michigan for ZIP 48437

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 48437 in Genesee County (NRI 92.2, hazard Tornado), both outside Michigan. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,242/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 48437?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48437 (Genesee, MI) averages $1,242 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 27th percentile, #316 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Genesee, MI?
In ZIP 48437, insurers report a 93.1% loss ratio, a 7.32% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 27th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48437 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48437 lands in the 27th percentile: its $1,242/yr average is 30% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48437?
ZIP 48437 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48437 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48437 have ranged from $1,130 to $1,254, with a 5-year average of $1,202. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 48437 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48437 averages $1,242/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #316 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 48437?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 48437 (Genesee) is 92.2 - #5/83 in Michigan, 92nd national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 48437

This ZIP's premiums run at the 27th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.