ZIP 48444 · Lapeer County
Imlay City, MI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48444, Imlay City, Michigan.
- 48.4%
- Loss ratio
- 1.20%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #171 of 911
- Michigan rank
- 44
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 48444 (Imlay City, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,360/yr, 36th percentile nationally, 23% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,360
- Avg premium (2022)
- -23%
- vs U.S. average
- -3.3%
- since 2018
- 36th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 48444 (Imlay City, MI)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48444 (Imlay City, MI) runs $1,360 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 36th national percentile. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 10% above, ranking #171 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Maybee (ZIP 48159) at $1,359, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 48.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48444. About 4.21% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,615. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.20% in this ZIP, a drop of 63.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48444 costs have fallen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,360 to a high of $1,406, 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 48444 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 48444, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,406 | - |
| 2019 | $1,368 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | $1,372 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $1,366 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | $1,360 | -0.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 48444
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 48444 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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