ZIP 48464 · Genesee County

Otter Lake, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48464, Otter Lake, Michigan.

57.5%
Loss ratio
1.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#222 of 911
Michigan rank
46
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48464 (Otter Lake, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,319/yr, 33rd percentile nationally, 26% below the U.S. norm.

$1,319
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,319/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.13%
Avg severity: $12,359
Nonrenewal Rate
1.48%
-49.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48464 (Otter Lake, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48464 (Otter Lake, MI) runs $1,319 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 46 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48464 comes in 26% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48464 is 7% above, ranking #222 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Watersmeet (ZIP 49969) at $1,319, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 57.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.13% of policies in ZIP 48464 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,359. 1.48% of ZIP 48464 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 49.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48464 have risen by 3.9%, ranging from $1,258 to $1,319 with a five-year average of $1,285, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 48464 Compares

vs National Average
$1,319 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,319 vs $1,233
7% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48464, 2018–2022

$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340 20182019202020212022 $1,319
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48464.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,269 -
2019 $1,298 +2.3%
2020 $1,280 -1.3%
2021 $1,258 -1.8%
2022 $1,319 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,285
Premium Range
$1,258 - $1,319
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48464

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 48464?
At the 33rd percentile nationally, #222 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48464 (Otter Lake, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,319 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Otter Lake, MI?
In ZIP 48464, insurers report a 57.5% loss ratio, a 6.13% claims frequency, and a 1.48% nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48464 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48464 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,319/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48464?
Insurers decline to renew 1.48% of policies in ZIP 48464 in Michigan, a drop of 49.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48464 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48464 have ranged from $1,258 to $1,319, with a 5-year average of $1,285. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 48464 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48464 runs 7% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,319/yr), ranking #222 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.