ZIP 48465 · Sanilac County

Palms, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48465, Palms, Michigan.

4.7%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#582 of 911
Michigan rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $1,095/yr, Palms, MI (ZIP 48465) sits in the 15th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,095
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-2.3%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,095/yr
-2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.40%
Avg severity: $2,150
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-9.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48465 (Palms, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48465 (Palms, MI) at $1,095 per year for 2022 across approximately 5 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 38% below that mark and lands in the 15th national percentile. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #582 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Stanton (ZIP 48888) at $1,096, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48465 is 4.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,150. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 9.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48465 premiums fallen 2.3%, spanning $1,095 to $1,135 (five-year average: $1,115), an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 48465 Compares

vs National Average
$1,095 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,095 vs $1,233
11% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48465, 2018–2022

$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,095
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48465.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,121 -
2019 $1,135 +1.2%
2020 $1,105 -2.7%
2021 $1,119 +1.2%
2022 $1,095 -2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,115
Premium Range
$1,095 - $1,135
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48465

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 48465?
At just the 15th national percentile, #582 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 48465 (Palms, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,095 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palms, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48465: a claims frequency of 2.40%, a loss ratio of 4.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.60%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48465 compared to the national average?
At $1,095/yr, ZIP 48465 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48465?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48465 is 0.60%, a drop of 9.0% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48465 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48465 have ranged from $1,095 to $1,135, with a 5-year average of $1,115. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48465 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48465 averages $1,095/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #582 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.