ZIP 48451 · Genesee County
Linden, MI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48451, Linden, Michigan.
- 95.7%
- Loss ratio
- 1.41%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #216 of 911
- Michigan rank
- 168
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,323/yr, Linden, MI (ZIP 48451) sits in the 33rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 25% below the U.S. average.
- $1,323
- Avg premium (2022)
- -25%
- vs U.S. average
- -1.7%
- since 2018
- 33rd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 48451 (Linden, MI)
Homeowners in ZIP 48451 (Linden, MI) pay an average of $1,323 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 168 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48451 is 7% above, ranking #216 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Marshall (ZIP 49068) at $1,324, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 48451 is 95.7%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. 4.69% of policies in ZIP 48451 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,985. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.41%, a drop of 73.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48451 costs have fallen 1.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,304 to a high of $1,346, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 48451 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 48451, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,346 | - |
| 2019 | $1,317 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | $1,306 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | $1,304 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | $1,323 | +1.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 48451
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 48451 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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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